Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band
Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…
Kora Master Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City
Gambian singer, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is set to perform on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan, New…
Artist Profiles: John Mayall
John Mayall was born 29 November 1933 in Macclesfield a small English village near the industrial hub of Manchester. He grew up listening to his…
Congolese vocalist Juanita Euka to Release Debut Album Mabanzo in March 2022
Congolese vocalist Juanita Euka is set to release her debut solo album “Mabanzo” on March 25th, 2022 on Strut Records. Juanita Euka is a familiar…
Remastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann Blåmann
Blåmann Blåmann – Blåmann Blåmann [Remastered 2021] (Heilo, 2021) Blåmann Blåmann is an iconic Norwegian folk music album, originally released in 2001. The Heilo label…
Pan-Global Percussion Trio Hands In Motion Unveils “Dawn”
Hands In Motion – Dawn (Zephyrus Records, 2022) “Dawn” is the title of the new album from percussion ensemble Hands In Motion. The trio includes…
WOMEX Call for Proposals for 2022
International world music conference WOMEX has opened the submission period for its 2022 expo. WOMEX will take place in Lisbon, Portugal during October 19 –…
Italian Ethno Electronica from Apulia Boom Beats
Boombastiko – Apulia Boom Beats (RedTomato Records, 2021) “Apulia Boom Beats” is the title of the new album from Boombastiko collective, a group of Italian…
Small Island Big Song Hits Number 1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2022
The album “Our Island” by the Small Island Big Song collective of island musicians has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in…
Justin Adams & Mauro Durante at the Top of the World Music Charts Europe in February 2022
The album “Still Moving” by Justin Adams (UK) and Mauro Durante (Italy) has reached the top of the World Music Charts Europe in February 2022.…