Influential World Music Conference, WOMEX Call For Proposals for 2023 Program
WOMEX, the leading gathering of world music professionals, has announced the call for proposals for the 2023 edition. WOMEX, which includes showcases, a trade fair,…
Artist Profiles: Bansuri Maestro Rakesh Chaurasia
Rakesh Chaurasia was born 10 January 10, 1971, in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a world-renowned bansuri (Indian classical flute) master and…
Mundial Montréal 2023 Conference Call for Artists is Now Open
The prominent North American world music showcase Mundial Montréal 2023 Call for Artists is now open. This edition will be held from November 14th to…
Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Artist Jaelee Roberts
(headline image: Jaelee Roberts – Photo by Sandlin Gaither) Jaelee Roberts was born April 9, 2001, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is well-acquainted with the music…
Artist Profiles: Aoife O’Donovan
GRAMMY-winning Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Aoife O’Donovan was born on November 18, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts. Aoife O’Donovan was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and spent…
Sevdah, the Passionate Song Tradition of Bosnia
(headline image: Mostar Sevdah Reunion) Sevdah, or Sevdalinka, is a traditional style of music originating from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by its melancholic…
Artist Profiles: Mostar Sevdah Reunion
Mostar Sevdah Reunion is a musical group from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, specializing in sevdalinka blended with modern musical styles. Comprised of skilled musicians, the…
Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia & Ojas Adhiya at Kaufmann Music Center
Presented by The World Music InstituteMasters of Indian Music SeriesKaufmann Music Center129 West 67th Street, NYC The World Music Institute gave us in October, as…
Brazilian Artist Lucas Santtana Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023
The recording “O Paraíso” by Brazilian singer, instrumentalist, and composer Lucas Santtana is the #1 album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2023.…
Lady Sings The Balkan Blues #1 at World Music Charts Europe – February 2023
The album “Lady Sings The Balkan Blues” by Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Bosnia) has reached the number 1 position at the World Music Charts Europe in…