A Few Reminders
Every once in a while I endeavor to break myself of one of many bad habits. Not the least of these is a tendency to…
Al Qahwa Ensemble Seeks Spiritual Answers
Al Qahwa – Weyn Allah (Al Qahwa, 2023) Toronto’s world music group Al Qahwa Ensemble have released their fourth album, “Weyn Allah” (Where is God?)…
Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023
The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…
Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023
The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…
Flamencad 2023 to Present Three Captivating Flamenco Shows in August
Flamenco enthusiasts can look forward to three events in Cádiz during the month of August, featured in the Flamencad 2023 program. The series will take…
Novalima Announces 20 Year Anniversary Tour in the U.S.
Afro Peruvian band Novalima has announced a 20-year anniversary U.S. tour starting on August 3rd in Los Angeles, California. The tour playlist will include songs…
Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Yet to Be” Video Featuring Jason Isbell, from New Album You’re the One
Rhiannon Giddens will release her new album, You’re the One, on August 18 via Nonesuch Records. The album includes the single “Yet to Be,” featuring…
Preserving Afro-Pacific Colombian Heritage: Cantares del Pacifico’s ‘Aguajes de Mar y Manglar’
Cantares del Pacifico – Aguajes de Mar y Manglar (2023) Aguajes de Mar y Manglar (Sea and Mangrove Tides) presents Cantares del Pacifico, an ensemble…
Oud Virtuoso Joseph Tawadros Releases Solo Master Work
Joseph Tawadros – To Those Who Came Before Us (self-released, 2023) Joseph Tawadros, an Australian-raised musician of Egyptian origin, oud player extraordinaire, masterfully merges ancient…
Cecilia Gauna Reveals Her New Video ‘Con mi padre’
Argentine singer, composer, and lyricist Cecilia Gauna has launched a new video titled “Con mi padre” (with my father). Cecilia says about this new release:…