The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…
Persian Classical and Electronic Intersections
David Rothenberg, Bernhard Wöstheinrich, Ali Sayah – Homayoun (iapetus Media, 2023) Homayoun features the collaborative efforts of three musicians, David Rothenberg, Bernhard Wöstheinrich, and Ali…
No Reason To Be Careful What I Wished For
I now find myself, via my own intentions and the supplanting magic of the internet, the recipient of a good many singles. And the phrase…
Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Colombia Meets Klezmer
The Global Mashup Concert, set to take place on Saturday, May 6 in Queens, New York, promises to be a unique experience that combines musical…
Tanya Ekanayaka’s Pieces Emphasize the positive and moving aspects of life and its realities
Tanya Ekanayaka – 18 Piano Sutras & 25 South Asian Pianisms (Naxos World, 2023) Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, a distinguished composer-pianist, producer, and scholar of Sri…
Splendid Kamancha and Tabla Improvisations
Swarupa Ananth, Melisa Yildirim – Hues Of Imagination (self-release, 2023) Indian musician and composer Swarupa Ananth and Turkish instrumentalist and composer Melisa Yildirim met at…
World Music Institute to Present Vieux Farka Touré, La Manga and dj.henri in New York City
The World Music Institute is set to present an upcoming performance by Vieux Farka Touré, a highly-acclaimed Malian musician, guitarist, and social activist. This event,…
Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba Reveals 2023 Concert Schedule
The Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba has revealed the schedule for the 2023 edition of the festival, a highly anticipated event for music enthusiasts.…
Buster Sledge, Norwegian Americana
Buster Sledge – Call Home (Heilo, 2022) “Call Home,” the second album by the American-Norwegian trio Buster Sledge, released under the Heilo label in May…
Ali Farka Touré Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2023
The late African guitarist and vocalist, Ali Farka Touré, has secured the coveted top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2023 with…