Artist Profiles: Los Calvos
Los Calvos (the baldheaded) was formed in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1967 by musician and bandleader Ray Pérez. It was an ensemble that sounded different to…
Yohann Le Ferrand Reveals “Konya” Video Featuring Mamani Keita
French world music guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand teamed up with Malian powerhouse Mamani Keita on the Bambara-rooted song “Konya”. The song appears on…
WOMADelaide 30th Anniversary, Phenomenal World Gathering in South Australia
March 11-14, 2022 – Adelaide, Australia The ever-wondrous global gathering in South Australia’s capital managed to be the last major Australian festival held pre-pandemic lockdowns…
Amaru Tribe to Release Between Two Worlds
Latin American band Amaru Tribe is set to release its new album “Between Two Worlds” on March 18 on the Vibrating Planet label. Amaru Tribe…
Salt House Releases New Video Headwater
Scottish trio Salt House (Jenny Sturgeon, Ewan MacPherson and Lauren MacColl) has unveiled a new video titled ‘Headwater’ featuring the first single from its upcoming…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio
Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…
Solomon Islands artist Charles Maimarosia releases new single ‘Haiamasina’
The new single “Haiamasina” (English translation: ‘Loving’) from Solomon Islands musician Charles Maimarosia, is a love poem that exemplifies ‘Are’Are customs and traditions. “Haiamasina” (Wantok…
Artist Profiles: Marjan Vahdat
Iranian singer Marjan Vahdat was born in 1976 in Tehran. She has performed as an independent singer and musician since 1995. Marjan has presented her…
Artist Profiles: Mamadou Diabaté (balafon)
Percussionist and composer Mamadou Diabaté was born in Wagadugu, Burkina Faso in 1973. He began his musical training at the age of five with his…
World Music Contest Premio Andrea Parodi 2022 Call for Submissions
Italy’s prestigious world music contest, Premio Andrea Parodi has issued a call for submissions for its 15th edition. The finals will be held in the…