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…
New song “Baticum de Bará” from Luana Bayô
Brazilian vocalist, composer and educator Luana Bayô has released a new song titled “Baticum de Bará” composed by sonmgwriter and historian Luiz Antônio Simas. Luana…
Malian Singer Rokia Koné Releases ‘N’yanyan’
Rising Malian singer Rokia Koné Singing has released a single titled ‘N’yanyan’. The song, performed in her native Bambara language, will appear in her album…
Moving Guqin and Xiao Rooted in Ancient Chinese Traditions
Cheng Yu and Dennis Kwong Thye Lee – Longyin – The Dragon Chants – 1930s’ silk-stringed guqin with xiao flute (ARC Music, 2019) The Dragon…
World Music Expo WOMEX to Return to Portugal in 2022
International world music conference WOMEX announced this week that it will return to Portugal in 2021. The location this time will be Lisbon, Portugal’s capital.…
Substantial Participation at WOMEX 2021 Despite the Pandemic
Influential world music conference WOMEX returned to an in-person format in 2021 that attracted 2,600 registered participants. WOMEX took place October 27-31, 2021 in Porto,…
Susana Baca Tops Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021
The album “Palabras Urgentes” by acclaimed Peruvian singer Susana Baca is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in November 2021. November…
Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin Number 1 Again at World Music Charts Europe in November 2021
The album Pissourin by Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani is once more the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in November 2021. November…
Groundbreaking Chinese Mountain Music
Shanren – Shan Dao (Pollux, 2021) Shan Dao is the third album from Shanren (山人乐队), one of the leading world music bands from China. The…
Small Island Big Song Releases Listwar Zanset
Small Island Big Song, the collaboration project of international islander artists has released a new song titled Listwar Zanset. This collaboration includes Emlyn of Mauritius,…
New Album with Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India
The 2-CD album, “Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India” will be available October 29, 2021. It features a diverse lineup of Indian…