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…
Kora and Cello Concert with Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal at London Roundhouse
Acclaimed kora player Ballaké Sissoko and cello virtuoso Vincent Ségal are set to perform on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the London Roundhouse in the…
Sublime Afro-Brazilian Orchestra
Orquestra Afrosinfônica – Orin, a língua dos anjos (Máquina de Louco, 2020) Orin, a língua dos anjos is the second álbum from a remarkable Brazilian…
Matteo Leone Wins 2021 Andrea Parodi World Music Award, Sorah Rionda Receives Critics’ Award
Matteo Leone (from Calasetta, Sardinia) is the winner of the 14th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize, the most important European world music contest. Leone…
Unique Korean and French Flute Encounter
Joce Mienniel and Aram Lee have teamed up on a fascinating project called Wood & Steel (Buda Musique, 2021). The two artists are highly skilled…
The McDades Stretch the Boundaries of Traditional Celtic Music
The McDades – The Empress (Free Radio Records/The McDades, 2021) The Empress is the third album from The McDades, an award-winning Canadian band led by…
Willy Calderón Releases L.A. Impromptu Highlighting Latin Tropical Music Made in Los Angeles
Percussionist, engineer and producer Willy Calderón is the mastermind behind The L.A. Impromptu Orchestra, a Los Angeles-based orchestra. The L.A. Impromptu Orchestra brings together over…
Multiple Concerts and Conferences across Spain on International Flamenco Day 2021
The General Society of Authors and Editors (SGAE) has announced a series called El Latido Flamenco (Flamenco Heartbeat) to celebrate International Flamenco Day on November…
Cellist Matthieu Saglio Announces New Live Album and Video
World music and jazz cellist Matthieu Saglio has announced the upcoming release of a live album titled Live in San Javier 2021. To support the…
Charming Career-Spanning Songs from Sarah McQuaid, Live from St Buryan
Sarah McQuaid – The St Buryan Sessions (Shovel and a Spade Records, 2021) The St Buryan Sessions is the sixth solo album from musician and…
World Music Showcase globalFEST Returns to Webster Hall in New York January 2022
New York’s globalFEST has announced the return of its influential world music showcases to two stages at the newly renovated Webster Hall on Sunday, January…