Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino at the top of the World Music Charts Europe in August 2021
The album Meridiana from Italian ensemble Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino reached the top of the World Music Charts Europe in August 2021. August 2021 Chart Canzoniere…
New Desert Blues Talent from Tuareg Band Dag Tenere
Dag Tenere – Iswat On Iswat, Dag Tenere play assuf music, also known as desert blues. The musicians combine traditional Tamashek music with original material…
Susana Baca to Release New Album “Palabras Urgentes”
Peruvian world music star Susana Baca has announced the release of a new album titled “Palabras Urgentes” on Real World Records. On July 30, Susana…
The Lovely Nordic Voices of Kongero
Kongero – Live in Longueuil (Nordic Notes, 2021) Live in Longueuil presents the live experience of a fabulous Swedish all-female vocal folk quartet called Kongero.…
Merengue Star Johnny Ventura Dies at 81
Dominican vocalist, bandleader, lawyer and former mayor of Santo Domingo, Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura, died on July 28, 2021.…
First Set of Conference Sessions Announced for WOMEX 2021 in Porto
WOMEX, the largest international gathering of world music professionals, released today the first set of conferences for its 27th edition. The in-person event is set…
Che Apalache’s Joe Troop to Release Borrowed Time Debut Album
Joe Troop, the American musician behind Argentine band Che Apalache, has announced the release of his debut album titled “Borrowed Time.” The album features songs…
An Interview with Bickram Ghosh
Bickram Ghosh is fast becoming a household name for fans of Indian classical music. His lightning-fast yet extremely clean drumming reflects the style of his…
Ghanaian Kologo Maestro Guy One Releases Two New Songs
The north Ghanaian Kologo (a two stringed lute) master Guy One has recorded two new songs with his brand new band, consisting of Kumasi’s finest…
A Samba Summer Night with Maestro Jorge Aragão in Long Beach
Samba master Jorge Aragão is set to perform at A Samba Summer Night in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 7:00 pm…