Banjo Prodigy Nora Brown
Banjoist and singer Nora Brown started learning music at the age of 6 from the late Shlomo Pestcoe. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn,…
Algeria’s Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983
Les Abranis – Amazigh Freedom Rock 1973-1983 (Bongo Joe Records, 2023) Bongo Joe Records delves once again into the realm of Kabyl rock with Les…
The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music
The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…
Acclaimed Afro Roots Artist Rocky Dawuni Set to Perform at SOB’s in New York City
Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows, starting with a special performance at SOB’s in…
De Par En Par, Rooted in Tango Nuevo and Argentine Folk
Marcela Arroyo – De Par En Par (Double Moon Records, 2021) Marcela Arroyo, a native Argentine, is surrounded by acoustic instruments on her new album…
Lotus Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup
Lotus Festival has announced the program for 2023. The world music festival will take place September 28 – October 1, 2023, in Bloomington, Indiana, USA.…
Quatuor Byron & Matteo Mela Release Souvenir d’Espagne
Transnational ensemble Quatuor Byron (the Byron Quartet) and classical guitarist Matteo Mela have teamed up to celebrate the music of Spain and the guitar on…
Influential Israeli World Music Radio DJ and Curator Dubi Lenz Dies at 76
Author: Gil Rouvio Only rarely do we get to know a music professional in the field of culture, who is not a musician himself, who…
Traditional Roots, Contemporary Vision: Pedro Ricardo and Damián Botigue Release Their Debut LP ‘Un Nuevo Amanecer’
Pedro Ricardo & Damián Botigue – Un Nuevo Amanecer (Canela En Surco, 2023) Pedro Ricardo and Damián Botigue, in their collaborative debut LP titled “Un…
Pablo Heredia from Cádiz wins the XVII Flamenco Guitar Competition for Young Performers
Pablo Heredia, from Puerto Real (Cádiz), has won first prize in the XVII Flamenco Guitar Contest for Young Performers organized by the Peña Flamenca de…