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…
In the Good Old New Summertime
Summertime is in full swing. And this being a summer like no other, what with the planet now presumably on the rebound from the virus…
An Interview with Tarun Bhattacharya: Master of 100 Strings
Interview by Krishna Kumar, a graduate student and host of “World Café” on WKNC 88.1 FM in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tarun Bhattacharya is one of…
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Announce UK Tour and New Album “Suba’
Acclaimed Cuban keyboardist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita have announced the release of a new album titled ‘Suba” and a UK tour…
Innovative Latin Band Dos Santos Releases “A Shot In The Dark”
Dos Santos, a Chicago-based world music band that combines influences from Hispanic America with futuristic sounds has a new single titled “A Shot In The…
The Colorful World of Belcirque
Belcirque – La Grande Fête (ARC Music, 2021/07/23) Genre-defying Belgian band Belcirque is back with its unconventional mix of jazz swing, folk and nostalgic barbershop-style…