A Lovely Reencounter with Cherished Latin American Standards
Cecilia Duarte – Reencuentros (Reference Recordings, 2022) “Reencuentros” (Re-encounters) is a significant album of traditional and popular songs by much-admired classical mezzo-soprano vocalist Cecilia Duarte.…
Ningue Ningue Deftly Renovate the Ancient Songs of Portugal and Beyond
Ningue Ningue – No Paço e no Terreiro (Ningue Ningue, 2022) “No Paço e no Terreiro” is the second album by Ningue Ningue, a Portuguese…
Afro Pepites Competition Announces 2023 Winners
Afro Pepites, a competition designed to promote emerging African talent, has announced the 2023 winners. The Golden Pepite goes to Juste Parfait, a satirical humorist…
Nominees for Best Duo or Group in African Traditional at All-Africa Music Awards
This year’s edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. We are sharing the videos of…
Artist Profiles: Jouhiorkesteri
Jouhiorkesteri released their debut-CD Nikodemus in May 2008. Jouhiorkesteri – the Horse-Hair Orchestra – made a moving CD, where an old and forgotten instrument has…
One at a Time
I’ve long fancied myself a reviewer of albums and not individual songs. But times change, and resources at my disposal have necessitated my acquiring more…
Robert Browning Associates Unveils March – May 2023 World Music Concert Season
Robert Browning Associates, a highly respected New York City-based world music presenter, has announced the upcoming concerts scheduled for March – May 2023. The March…
African Music Legend Youssou N’Dour Celebrates 8th All-Africa Music Awards in Dakar, Urges Africans to Celebrate Heritage
The eighth edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. Senegalese music legend Youssou…
Astor Piazzolla Classics: Tango: Zero Hour
Tango: Zero Hour was recorded in New York with tango master Astor Piazzolla and his classic New Tango Quintet, which worked with Piazzolla from 1978…
Gaye Su Akyol Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2023
“Anadolu Ejderi” by Turkish singer Gaye Su Akyol is the top album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2023. January 2023 Chart More about Gaye…