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…
Middle Eastern Band Danûk Unveil Lead Single, “Axir Zemana”
Danûk, a collective of Middle Eastern musicians who were forced into exile, have announced their debut album, Morîk, set to release on May 19, 2023,…
Artist Profiles: Syrian Kurdish band Danûk
In the midst of a chaotic period in Istanbul, Danûk emerged in 2015. The group, consisting of graduates from Syria’s finest music and fine arts…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…