Ual-la! Wins 2022 Andrea Parodi World Music Prize
The duo Ual-la, from Barcelona (Spain), won the 15th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize, the prestigious world music contest that took place October 13-15…
Artist Profiles: Meszecsinka
Meszecsinka (pronounced “Mesetchinka”) is one of the leading Hungarian world music bands. The group combines folk music traditions from Hungary and Bulgaria with throat singing,…
Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia and Ojas Adhiya to Perform in New York City
Purbayan Chatterjee with Rakesh Chaurasia and Ojas Adhiya are set to perform in New York Cityon Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center. The…
The Beauty of Willow Flutes and the Songbirds of Norway
Hans Fredrik Jacobsen – Svadilja (Heilo, 2022) Distinguished Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen focuses on the delightful sounds of the willow flute on his fifth…
Artist Profiles: Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Award-winning artist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen was born September 8, 1954, in Risør, Aust-Agder, southeastern Norway. He is a renowned Norwegian folk music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and…
Chancha Via Circuito Releases “El pavo real” from Upcoming Album
Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released a single titled “El pavo real” (Wonderwheel Recordings) featuring the Meridian Brothers (Eblis Álvarez). Chancha became known worldwide…
Renowned Bluegrass Act Sister Sadie Releases New Single, “Diane”
“Diane” is the title of the first Sister Sadie single for Mountain Home Music Company. The acclaimed bluegrass band recently played the song at the…
Fantastic Boxed Set by Legendary Folk-Rock Pioneers, Pentangle
Pentangle – Through The Ages 1984-1995 (Cherry Red, 2022) Through The Ages 1984-1995 is a must-have 6 CD boxed set that includes the superb reunion…
Lodestar Trio’s Bach To Folk
Lodestar Trio – Bach To Folk (Naxos, 2022) Bach To Folk is the fascinating debut album by Lodestar Trio, a groundbreaking ensemble that includes Max…
Living the Blues
AFTER perhaps years of only regional or even just local fame, global recognition arrived late for America’s blues pioneers during the middle of the last…