Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
The Legend of Sam Davis by Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters
Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters – The Legend of Sam Davis and other Stories of Newton County, Arkansas (self-release, 2023) The Legend of Sam…
Flamencas, “Women in Flamenco Art” at the Ateneo de Madrid
The presence and influence of women in flamenco will focus the activities that Suma Flamenca has programmed at the Ateneo de Madrid under the generic…
An Embarrassment of Riches
I’ve no desire to stem the tide of singles reaching me on a daily basis, but keeping up with the sharing thereof is a challenge.…
Varadero Josone Festival 2023 Brings the Best of Cuban and International Music This August
The beloved Varadero Josone Festival returns once again for another seven-day summer celebration of music. The third edition of the Varadero Josone Festival will take…
Méra World Music Fest: A Melting Pot of Cultures and Cuisines in the Heart of Transylvania
The Méra World Music Festival is an annual event held in the village of Méra, Transylvania, Romania. It celebrates the richness of world music and…
South-Asian Artist Ganavya’s New Single “Forgive Me My” Takes Listeners on a Spiritual Journey
“Forgive Me My” by the talented South-Asian Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Ganavya presents a mesmerizing combination of vocals and instruments. It’s out now on Shabaka…
Ts’msyen Songs of Rebelliousness and Resilience
Saltwater Hank – G̱al’üünx wil lu Holtga Liimi (2023) Saltwater Hank, a Ts’msyen artist based in the enchanting coastal town of Prince Rupert, nestled in…
Musical Ambassadors of Inuit Heritage: Pamyua Takes Indigenous Culture Global
Pamyua, hailed as Alaska’s preeminent Inuit ensemble, stands at the vanguard of honoring and disseminating indigenous Inuit cultural legacy and ancestral traditions. These performances entwine…
19th Edition of Festival MED Enthralls Thousands with World Music Extravaganza and Cultural Delights in Loulé, Algarve!
The 19th edition of the Festival MED, in Loulé, took place from June 29 to July 1, 2023. The event attracted thousands of world music…
Silkroad’s GMW 2023: Fostering a Global Community of Musicians
Silkroad and New England Conservatory are partnering for the 2023 Global Musician Workshop (GMW) from August 6-12. The program includes professional development workshops and a…