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…
Acclaimed Brazilian Guitarist Sebastião Tapajós Dies at 79
Renowned Brazilian guitarist Sebastião Tapajós died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Santarem, Brazil. Sebastião Tapajós was one of Brazil’s most brilliant guitarists, well known…
A Moving Portuguese Musical Tribute to Gandhi
Rão Kyao – Gandhi (Galileo Music Communication, 2021) Veteran Portuguese flute virtuoso and composer Rão Kyao continues to delight with his fantastic fusion of world…
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Wins IBMA’s 2021 Album of the Year
Industrial Strength Bluegrass: Southwestern Ohio’s Musical Legacy (Smithsonian Folkways) was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2021 Album of the Year. Joe Mullins who produced…
Appalachian Road Show Wins Two IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
American roots supergroup Appalachian Road Show was named the Instrumental Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2021 International Bluegrass…
Monsieur Doumani Tops the October 2021 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Pissourin from Cypriot trio Monsieur Doumani is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2021. Monsieur Doumani is…
Monsieur Doumani Reaches #1 at World Music Charts Europe in October 2021
Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin is the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in October 2021. Pissourin is the fourth album from acclaimed Cyprus-based…
Ballaké Sissoko Unveils Solo Kora Album “A Touma”
Kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a second album in 2021 titled “A Touma” (Nø Førmat!). Earlier this year he released the acclaimed collaboration album,…
Reggae Star Jah Cure Reveals Lyric Video for “Welcome To Jamaica”
Acclaimed reggae musician Jah Cure has released the lyric video for “Welcome To Jamaica.” The video takes viewers on a journey from white sand beaches…
“Woara” New Video from Ghanaian Afro Roots Star Rocky Dawuni
Rocky Dawuni has unveiled a new video titled “Woara.” The song explores the foundations of Ghanaian Highlife music which forms part of the basis of…
All About Flamenco Music
Flamenco is an art form that was developed in Andalusia (southern Spain). It is generally found in three disciplines: cante (song), toque (guitar playing) and…