Tellef Kvifte’s Fascinating Story About the Norwegian Bagpipe
Tellef Kvifte – The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II (2022) Norwegian Tellef Kvifte has released Volume II of his Norwegian Bagpipe recordings. These pieces were recorded…
Norwegian Folk-Rock Band Gangar Reveals Tre Danser
After two years as a band, the rising Norwegian folk-rock band, Gangar have released finally released their first EP, “Tre Danser” (Heilo Records). Gangar combines…
Hungarian String Band Tradition, Inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Hungarian string band tradition was inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity this month. The string band tradition is one…
Kham Meslien’s Versatile Double Bass
Kham Meslien – Fantômes… Futurs (Heavenly Sweetness, 2022) French bassist Kham Meslien has been playing jazz and world music for many years as a member…
Songs of the Sunrise Fox
Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn released Songs of the Sunrise Fox on September 16, 2022. The banjo player never expected his music to go viral. But…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has revealed the names of the 2022 Inductees. Artist Salif KeitaDebashish BhattacharyaDanyèl WaroOumou SangaréMilton Nascimento The Artist category…
Artist Profiles: Thomas Cassell
Mandolinist, vocalist, composer and songwriter Thomas Cassell grew up in the bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, in the United States of America. He is among…
Artist Profiles: Zila Khan
Lauded for her mesmerizing vocals, UstadeMaa Zila Khan has been called “the Sufi legend of the new millennium.” She is a daughter and disciple of…
Acclaimed Vocalist Hayley Griffiths to Release Celtic and Rock Albums
Far from Here (Posh and Rock, 2023) and Melanie (Posh and Rock, 2023) Acclaimed British singer Hayley Griffiths is set to release two albums, “Far…
Senegalese Artist Baaba Maal to Perform at Barbican Hall in London in 2023
The Barbican today announced a concert with Senegalese vocalist, guitarist, traveler, ambassador, dancer, philosopher, humanitarian and activist Baaba Maal for May 2023. Baaba Maal will be performing tracks from his latest album, “Being“. The album…