Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros
Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…
Irish Band Pontún Rolls Out ’Sea Jigs’
Pontún, a new Irish-based project embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, has released a new single ’Sea Jigs.’ Led by percussionist Robbie Harris, the…
Indian Fusion Legend Shakti to return to the UK for a commemorative 50th anniversary show
The groundbreaking world music collective known as Shakti, which emerged from the innovative fusion of jazz guitar pioneer John McLaughlin and illustrious classical tabla master…
RiverRun Reveals 2023 Festival
From World Water Day to Earth Day, RiverRun Festival will gather a diverse array of exceptional artists from across the globe, including musicians, actors, dancers,…
Portuguese Fado Star Carminho Announces New Studio Album And London Concert
Carminho, the renowned Fado songstress from Portugal, is set to unveil her much-awaited studio album “Portuguesa” on the 3rd of March, 2023. Adding to the…
Cherish the Ladies to Perform February 27 at The Glucksman Ireland House at NYU Dinner Gala
For almost four decades, Cherish the Ladies has enthralled audiences across the globe with their rousing fusion of traditional music, stirring vocals, and dynamic step…
Chamamé, the Folk Music of Northeastern Region of Argentina
Chamamé was crafted by the inhabitants of the Northeastern region of Argentina, an expanse enriched with forests, rivers, cascades, and red soil. The genre was…
Shakti, Pioneers of Indian Fusion
Shakti, a fusion ensemble, materialized during the mid-1970s from the profound creative and spiritual rapport between guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian tabla musician Zakir Hussain.…
Jake Blount to Perform Solo Concert February 23, 2023 at American Folklife Center
On February 23 at 6:00 pm, the 2023 Homegrown concert series hosted by the American Folklife Center will commence with a solo show from the…
Artist profiles: Jake Blount
Jake Blount was born August 8, 1995, in Washington, DC, USA. He is a talented musician and speaker who is passionate about highlighting the African…