Africa Oyé Adds Fatoumata Diawara For 2026
Africa Oyé Festival has named Fatoumata Diawara as its latest announced act for this summer’s event in Liverpool. The Grammy-nominated Malian guitarist and singer returns…
Elif Sanchez Shares New “Ayrılıq” Video
Madrid-based Turkish vocalist Elif Sanchez has released a new video for “Ayrılıq,” an Azerbaijani folk song she credits as a turning point in her shift…
Silkroad Sets “Sanctuary” Tour For March 2026
Silkroad will launch its next flagship touring program, Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual, on stages across the United States from March 10–28, 2026.…
Kazayak Dört Köseli Documents Gagauz Village Songs
Sevda Ensemble of Cazaclia Village – Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs from Moldova (Antonovka Records, 2025) Antonovka Records released Kazayak Dört Köseli: Gagauz Songs From…
Belgian Channels Brazil
Belgium’s Arnaldo Prete travels well beyond his borders on “Iroko,” a snappy acoustic piece that goes through several Brazilian mood swings of the best kind.
Bellanöva Reimagines Italy’s Four Provinces Sound Through Chamber Folk
Bellanöva – Bellanöva (Felmay Records, 2020) Italian label Felmay Records released Bellanöva in 2020, a collaboration that brings together the traditional piffero-and-accordion duo of Stefano…
Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Search for Trad Gold
“Searching for Gold” is the title track from accordionist Amy Henderson and multi-instrumentalist Ewan MacPherson’s EP. The duo plays contemporary folk music deeply grounded in…
Edinburgh’s Harp Fest Returns in 2026 With “Hands” Theme
(headline image: Catrin Finch (Wales) on harp and Aoife Ni Bhriain (Ireland) on fiddle – Photo by Jennie Caldwell) The Clarsach Society will present the…
Balafon Goes Chromatic: Aly Keïta’s Balafon Evolution
Aly Keïta – Balafon Evolution (One World Records, 2026) Ivorian balafon player Aly Keïta presents Balafon Evolution with his Berlin-based trio. The set connects West…
Chachachá, the Alluring Cuban Rhythm
Chachachá, a spirited dance style with Cuban roots, has captivated enthusiasts globally with its lively movements, syncopated steps, and infectious rhythm. The genre was born…