Count Basie Orchestra Swings The Blues
The Count Basie Orchestra – Basie Swings The Blues (Candid, 2023) Basie Swings The Blues brings together an extraordinary lineup of musical talents, including George…
Musicport Is Back in 2023 with 3 Days of Engaging World Music, Arts, and Culture
Musicport, a prominent world music festival based in Whitby (North Yorkshire, UK) is set to take place from Friday 20th October to Sunday 22nd October…
“La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930s
Roberto Fonseca – La Gran Diversión ( Wagram Music, 2023) Roberto Fonseca, a highly talented virtuoso Cuban pianist, has released La Gran Diversión (The Great…
Silkroad Announces Debut Concert Tour of American Railroad
Silkroad, led by Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, is launching its American Railroad initiative in November 2023. It includes a U.S. concert tour with educational activities,…
CAP UCLA to Present Prominent World Music Acts in Fall 2023
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is set to present three international musical performances this September and October. Upcoming performances include: Ethiocolor | September…
Resonant Voices and Multilayered Grooves on Opium Moon’s “Where We Are Gathered”
Opium Moon – Where We Are Gathered (Downtown Artists, 2023) Opium Moon, a band of four talented musicians from Iran, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.,…
The Confluence of East and West: Ragatronics’ Reincarnation Part 1 and 2
Ragatronics – Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 (2023) Reincarnation Part 1 and 2 is the fascinating eighth album by the duo behind the Ragatronics project.…
From EP to Full Album: Kenny Shore’s Musical Evolution
Kenny Shore – Time Stands Still (self-release, 2022) North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore released Time Stands Still last year. The album that keeps you hooked…
Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré
Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…
Pipa Master Wu Man to be Honored in Washington, DC
Acclaimed pipa player Wu Man of Carlsbad, California, will be recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as a 2023 National Heritage Fellow, the…