Altin Gün Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for May 2023
The band Altin Gün, based in the Netherlands, has secured the top spot on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of May 2023…
Artist Profiles: Moroccan Singer Abir el Abed
Abir el Abed, a renowned singer born in Tangier, Morocco in 1992, hails from a family with a deep appreciation for the arts. At the…
Artist Profiles: Vocalist and Songwriter Mor Karbasi
Mor Karbasi was born April 23, 1986, in Jerusalem. She is an Israeli singer-songwriter currently residing in Seville, Spain. She is renowned for her musical…
Global Mashup Concerts Return to Queens, New York in 2023
Flushing Town Hall, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has announced the return of its popular world music series, the Global Mashups, after a hiatus of three years.…
Flamenco for the whole family at Flamenco Madrid 2023
The upcoming Flamenco Madrid festival, slated for 2023, will offer a unique and groundbreaking experience for aficionados of flamenco. On May 14th, the festival will…
Entertainment, environment, education – Echoes of Earth festival wraps up three-city tour in India
Billed as a ‘green festival,’ Echoes of Earth kicked off its three-city tour in Bangalore, followed by Mumbai and Delhi. The theme in the South…
Ivan Neville Releases ‘Touch My Soul,’ His First Solo Album In Nearly 20 Years
Ivan Neville, a seasoned musician, has recently released his long-awaited solo album, ‘Touch My Soul,’ after nearly two decades. The album is a ten-song collection…
I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100, An Awe-Inspring Album
Various Artists – I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100 (FLi Records/Budde Music, 2023) “I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100” is a…
Foltrokica rooted in Argentine folk poetry, psychedelic rock and electronics
Santiago Córdoba – En Otros Lugares (Sounds and Colours, 2019) Santiago Córdoba’s second solo album, En Otros Lugares, was released in 2019. The album blends…
The Kamancha, the Ancient Spiked Fiddle of Persia and Central Asia
(headline image: Anatolia Azeri Kamancha AAK-304 by Arslan) The kamancha is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has garnered widespread use in diverse regions of…