Persian Setar, Ambient Drama: Danial HM Teases New Single “Breath Of Eternity”
Austrian-based composer and instrumental artist Danial HM has released his instrumental single “Breath of Eternity.” The piece combines ambient minimalism, Middle Eastern influences, world music,…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2025 Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2025 inductees in its three categories: Artists, In Memoriam and Professional Excellence. Artists The inductees in…
Effervescent Reggae
Veteran Jamaican singer Winston McAnuff always comes up with ways to keep reggae music fresh. His song “Bubble” (referring to the kind we all need…
Cool Ruler Meets Keyboard King On ‘Love Without Intermission’
Gregory Isaacs’ single “Love Without Intermission” from the Skengdon archives is now available as a digital release. The song features Isaacs with keyboardist Jackie Mittoo.…
Roger Glenn Returns With My Latin Heart with Vibes, Flute, And Fire
Roger Glenn – My Latin Heart (Patois Records, 2025) Veteran multi-instrumentalist and composer Roger Glenn released My Latin Heart in 2025, his first new album…
Spring 2026 World Music Picks: Flamenco, Qawwali, And More In NYC
Robert Browning Associates has announced its March–May 2026 preview at Roulette, marking 49 years of presenting world music and dance events in New York City.…
Salt House Gently Glow On Scarrow, Their New Folk Beacon
Salt House – Scarrow (Hudson Records, 2025) The outstanding English folk trio Salt House return in 2025 with Scarrow, their fifth studio album for Hudson…
Kings of Congolese Rumba Zaïko Langa Langa Unveil New EP, Makinu
Zaïko Langa Langa – Makinu (2025) Zaïko Langa Langa, a true legend of African music, celebrates fifty years of their career with their new maxi…
Jamaica Meets Irie-Land
Celtic reggae? Yup. Owen Casey hails from Ireland, and his track “Easy Enough” is a real charmer with traditional touches from his home country. But…
The Legacy of Blues Icon Lead Belly
British writer and musician John Phillpott looks at the life and times of Huddie Ledbetter – the legendary Lead Belly – examining his legacy and…