Purple With Purpose
I’m the first to admit that I have no clear definition for the term “world music.” I do, however, know that longstanding band Ancient Future…
Artist Profiles: João Donato:
Pianist and composer João Donato de Oliveira Neto, better known as João Donato, was born on August 17, 1934 in Rio Branco, State of Acre,…
Artist Profiles: Hasu Patel
Hasu Patel is a disciple of sitar legend Ustad Vilayat Khan Saheb. She is one of the few distinguished female artists performing today Classical Music…
Artist Profiles: Jason Davis
Jason Davis was born in Ford, central Virginia. He grew up listening to bluegrass with his uncle. Davis started his career at the age of…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Malou
Manuel Malou was born in Cuenca, Spain. He became one of the leading performers of flamenco rumba. He refers to rumba as “the authentic Spanish…
Zimnice, the Latest from Kateřina Göttlichová
Zimnice (Chills) is the debut solo album from Czech vocalist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Kateřina Göttlichová, a member of acclaimed group BraAgas. The eleven-song recording uses…
Benji & Rita Unveil Animation Video
Brazilian music duo Benji & Rita have released an animated video version of the song “Impetuosa Atração” (Impetuous attraction). The duo includes animation designer and…
Marvelous Vocal Work from Rising Folk Singer Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen
Hjemve (Heilo / Grappa Musikkforlag) is the first album from talented vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen. The a cappella recording highlights the remarkable traditions of vocal…
Ilaria Graziano Releases “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” from the Film The Walking Liberty
Vocalist Ilaria Graziano, one of the greatest performers of Italian neofolk provides vocals in the song “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” which is part of…
Jamaican Stars Beres Hammond and Wickerman Release “Mi Deyah Again”
Two iconic Jamaican artists, Beres Hammond and Wickerman, have collaborated on an up-tempo, feel-good reggae track titled “Mi Deyah Again”. Acknowledging that the world has…
Cape Verdean Artist Judepina Releases Pé na txon
Pé na txon is the title of the self-released album from Cape Verdean musician Inácio Judepina. The world music album portrays the daily life of…