Tracing the Roots of Popular Song
Dave Soldier – Zajal (2019) In 2019, composer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Soldier released “Zajal,” a fascinating album that presented archaic verses and enlisted top-notch instrumentalists…
Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival Announces 2023 Program
The Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival will return April 1st and 2nd, 2023, to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event continues its mission…
Spellemann Awards Reveal 2022 Traditional Music Nominees
Spellemann, Norway’s largest music award ceremony, has announced the nominees that are competing in the Traditional Music category. On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the winners…
IndiEarth XChange to present CULTURAS 360° 4th Edition This Weekend
In an impressive display of global unity, the IndiEarth XChange in conjunction with 14 prominent world music festivals will present the 4th edition of CULTURAS…
Reinis Jaunais and International Friends on Zeme
Reinis Jaunais – Zeme (self-release, 2020) Reinis Jaunais, a Latvian musician, blends travel experiences and sounds to create unique music. He has captivated audiences worldwide…
Van-Anh-Vo to Perform at RiverRun Festival 2023
At the Terrace Theater in the Lincoln Center of Washington, DC, experience the Emmy Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Võ, along with composer Jonathan Berger and the…
Varied Treasures
I don’t know if continuing to review both singles and albums is doing anything to improve my already questionable writing skills, but it is opening…
Dom Flemons Debuts Unveils New Version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine”
Dom Flemons, the GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar also known as “The American Songster,” has released a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing…
Wu Man Named 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the USA’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts
Wu Man, the skilled Chinese pipa master who migrated to the United States over three decades ago, aimed to revolutionize the role of her lute-like…
World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup
French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…