African Rhumba
Amon Mvula – African Rhumba (Gallo, 2000): 12 tracks, 66 minutes This is apparently the fifth album by an award-winning young singer/composer from the Northern…
The Timeless Charm of Lili Boniche
Lili Boniche – Trésors De La Chanson Judéo-Arabe (World Village, 2014) This fascinating compilation features several recordings by Sephardic Algerian singer Lili Boniche made between…
Minyo Crusaders Captured Live in the Netherlands
Minyo Crusaders – Live At Le Guess Who? (Mais Um, 2021) Celebrated Japanese band Minyo Crusaders recorded “Live At Le Guess Who?” in 2019 at…
World Music Showcase Mundial Montréal 2022 Announces More Artists
International showcase Mundial Montréal has announced another set of world music acts set to perform November 15-18, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Following the unveiling of…
World Music Festival @ Taiwan Announces 2022 Artists
World Music Festival @ Taiwan 2022 will take place October 14-16 at the Taipei Dajia Riverside Park. Artist scheduled to perform include: Alena Murang, Malaysia…
Saath Saath, Trailblazing Ragas by Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia
Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia – Saath Saath (2022) Indian sitar maestro and composer Purbayan Chatterjee has teamed up with his friend, flute virtuoso and…
Flamenco Clubs of Cádiz Highlight Their Role as Cultural Spaces in September 2022
The Diputación de Cádiz (provincial government) and the Provincial Federation of Peñas Flamencas presented the III Meeting of Cadiz entities and the IV Flamenco Day…
Artist Profiles: Rokia Koné
Rokia Koné was born on January 1, 1984, in Dioro, near Segu, Mali. Her musical interest began as a young child in the courtyard of…
Ancient Future Announces Live Video Premier on Elephant Appreciation Day
World fusion band Ancient Future has announced the live video premier of “Lustful Elephants Trumpet Spring on Elephant Appreciation Day. The YouTube broadcast will take…
Afrobeat Sensation Mádé Kuti Releases “Stand Tall” Single
Mádé Kuti, son of acclaimed Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, and grandson of the legendary Fela Kuti, has released a new track titled “Stand Tall” (Partisan…