World Circuit Announces Voyageur, New Album by Ali Farka Touré
Voyageur (World Circuit Records) is the title of the new album by the great African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré. Release date is March…
Brazilian Icon Gilberto Gil To Perform His Last London Show At The Royal Albert Hall In October 2023
Nine-time Grammy-winning Brazilian star Gilberto Gil has announced that he will perform his last ever concert in London at the Royal Albert Hall on October 11th, 2023. The…
Palmas, the Heartbeat of Flamenco
Palmas is the captivating traditional hand clap percussion used in Spanish flamenco music. In addition, palmas are also used in other folk music traditions throughout…
Modern String Band Recreations of Western Italian Alps Trad Music
Teres Aoutes String Band – Meuseucca Servadze (Cromo Music, 2022) Teres Aoutes String Band is a captivating project developed by multi-instrumentalist Mario Poletti (member of…
Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers Concerts Introduce Children to Gullah and Malian Musical Traditions
This week, thousands of New York City elementary school children will visit Carnegie Hall for Musical Explorers concerts that spotlight three African and African American…
Artist Profiles: Abdel Rahim Boutat
A Moroccan Berber from the town of Khenifra in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Abdel Rahim Boutat began playing the lotar as a young boy in…
Fabrizio Piepoli Explores the Diverse Cultures of the Mediterranean in Maresia
Fabrizio Piepoli – Maresia (Zero Nove, 2022) ‘Maresia‘ is the third album by Apulian composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Fabrizio Piepoli, where he elegantly explores Portuguese fado,…
‘Kawmélito,’ the First Song by Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
‘Kawmélito‘ is the first single by the Caribbean act Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters, extracted from the upcoming album “Abri Cyclonique” (Real World Records). …
Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run Sign Record Agreement with Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records has announced that bluegrass group Caleb Bailey & Paine’s Run has been added to the label’s growing roster of recording artists. The 6-piece…
Volume Five Begins 2023 with New Album, Karma
“Karma” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new album by acclaimed bluegrass band Volume Five. On this 11-track album, the band delivers a mix of fine…