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: Al Bilali Soudan
Al Bilali Soudan is a Tuareg band from Mali that plays acoustic music rooted in tradition. The family members of Al Bilali Soudan from Timbuktu…
The Culture of America to Celebrate the 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellows
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in collaboration with the National Council for the Traditional Arts, will present The Culture of America: A Cross-Country…
Electrifying Tuvan Music from Khöömei Beat
Khöömei Beat – Changys Baglaash (Arc Music, 2021) Colorful Tuvan traditions and mesmerizing throat singing meet engaging modern elements in Khöömei Beat’s new album, Changys…
Acclaimed Iranian Singer Mamak Khadem Reveals the new single “Across the Oceans”
Acclaimed Iranian singer Mamak Khadem has released a new single titled “Across the Oceans” (Six Degrees Records) with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay). The single…
Artist Profiles: Carley Arrowood
Carley Arrowood was born in Forest City, North Carolina. She started singing since she was old enough to talk. Initially, Carley began playing classical violin,…
The Latin Soul of Fania Records Releases “The Singles”
It’s A Good, Good Feeling: The Latin Soul of Fania Records (The Singles) is a new deluxe boxed set that features Fania Records’ era-defining boogaloo…
Artist Profiles: Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto was born on April 29, 1929 in Brooklyn (New York City) of Puerto Rican parents. His first contacts with music came via the…
Daymé Arocena Performance and Educational Videos for Library of Congress
Acclaimed Cuban jazz vocalist and composer Daymé Arocena brought her music to the Library of Congress in October 2021. Arocena presented a fusion of jazz,…
World Premiere of Hugo Perez’s Documentary Omara at DOC NYC
Cuban-American director Hugo Pérez is set to premiere the documentary Omara on the life of iconic Cuban singer Omara Portuondo in the Sonic Cinema section…
Miami Beach Salsa Festival 2021 featuring Melina Almodovar & Friends
The Miami Beach Salsa Festival 2021 will be live, in person. The festival takes place Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 5:oo pm. The Miami Beach…