Balkansemblet, Nordic Balkan Encounters
Balkansemblet – Curved Grooves (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2009) Balkansemblet’s album, “Curved Grooves” released by Etnisk Musikklubb in 2009, marked a significant milestone in the band’s journey…
Gilgamesh, a Fascinating Encounter of Iraqi and Norwegian Musicians
Gilgamesh – Tigris Nights (Etnisk Musikklubb, 2008) Gilgamesh, an innovative world music project, features the collaboration of two talented Iraqi musicians, Amir Saion and Hassan…
Battente Guitar Virtuosos Loccisano De Carolis
Loccisano De Carolis, an accomplished duo specializing in the chitarra battente (battente guitar), have embarked on a notable project aimed at familiarizing audiences with this…
Elshan Ghasimi: Mastering Tradition and Innovation in Persian Classical Music
Elshan Ghasimi, born 1981 in Isfahan, Iran is a master of the tar, a long-necked Iranian lute instrument, and of Persian classical art music, as…
Høst’s “Fuglesang” a Testament to the Enduring Beauty and Power of Vocal Expression in Traditional Music
Høst – Fuglesang (GO’ Danish Folk Music GO0623, 2023) The highly anticipated release concert for Høst’s latest album, “Fuglesang,” took place on March 19th at…
The Spirited Sound of Mali’s Bamba Wassoulou Groove
Bamba Wassoulou Groove, an ensemble that emerged in 2012 in Bamako, Mali, represents a fervent endeavor by Bamba Dembelé, a co-founder of the iconic Super…
The Barmer Boys, Torchbearers of the Manganiyar Traditions
The Barmer Boys, a trio of musicians, stand as the torchbearers of an ancient musical lineage, dutifully preserving and propagating the time-honored traditions of the…
Introducing the Inaugural Selection of Showcase Artists for WOMEX 2023
WOMEX, the preeminent international exhibition event for world music, has disclosed the initial roster of Jury-selected Showcase artists who will captivate audiences during the 29th…
Kovcheg Club Ensemble’s Timeless Songs from Siberia
Kovcheg Club Ensemble – My Golden-Winged Dove: Russian Songs from Siberia (Irkutsk Region) Kovcheg Club Ensemble presents a recording that transcends time and space, “My…
Amplifying the Voices of Forgotten Working-Class Musicians: The Rivayat Music Series
Mekaal Hasan Band – Rivayat (2023) Mekaal Hasan, a renowned music producer and guitarist, has created Rivayat, a compelling music series that highlights traditional and…