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…
Mandinka Values Expressed Through Exquisite Kora
Kadialy Kouyaté – Aado – Senegalese Kora (Naxos World/ARC Music, 2021) Senegalese kora maestro, composer and educator Kadialy Kouyaté has released Aado, an album of…
New Additions To WOMEX 2021 Showcase & Conference Program
Two new artists have joined the WOMEX 2021 Showcase lineup: Maria Mazzotta (Italy) and Electric Jalaba (UK). In addition, the new Roundtable Mentoring session has…
Bluegrass, Precious Stories and Bilingual Activism
Joe Troop – Borrowed Time (Free Dirt Records, 2021) Although Joe Troop has recorded various albums as part of various projects, Borrowed Time is his…
Eric Jacobsen, Kayhan Kahlor, Sandeep Das, and Karen Ouzounian Join The New York Gypsy All Stars On “Balkan Bollywood”
The upcoming album Blue As The Turquoise Night is a remarkable collaboration between acclaimed conductor Eric Jacobsen, Kayhan Kalhor, Sandeep Das, cellist Karen Ouzounian, the…
Irish Traditional Music Legend Paddy Moloney Dies at 83
Irish multi-instrumentalist and leader of the famed and influential band The Chieftains, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 in Dublin, Ireland. He was 83.…
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Announces 2021-2022 Program
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has revealed the program for its upcoming 2021-2022 season. The program will feature concerts by top vocalists and guitarists at the…
Profound and Transfixing Double Set from Opium Moon
Opium Moon – Night + Day (Starry Void, 2021) Night + Day is the new, fascinating double album from world fusion band Opium Moon. Each…
Vital and Sultry Susana Baca
Susana Baca – Palabras Urgentes (Real World Records, 2021) On Palabras Urgentes (urgent words), acclaimed Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca selected songs by iconic songwriters from…
Tony Allen: A Retrospective, a Celebration of Afrobeat
The show Tony Allen: A Retrospective will celebrated the life and legacy of the late drummer Tony Allen. The Nigerian artist was one of the…
Mike Block & Balla Kouyaté Ensemble to Perform in New York City
The World Music Institute will present Mike Block & Balla Kouyaté Ensemble on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Kaufman Music Center in New York City.…