The Delightful World of Christmas Carols by Kroke
The World of Christmas Carols (2021) presents an exquisite set of cherished tunes masterfully and exquisitely performed by Poland’s Kroke, one of the finest ensembles…
Bio Ritmo Unveils “Salsa System” EP on Vinyl
Salsa band Bio Ritmo has released the EP “Salsa System” (Electric Cowbell) to celebrate their 30-year anniversary for the first time on vinyl. The recording came out…
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…