Artist Profiles: Vigen Hovsepyan
Vigen Hovsepyan is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Armenian origin. A self-taught musician, he plays guitar, duduk, darbuka, bendir, and cajón. Born in 1987, Hovsepyan…
Cuba’s Las Flores del Changüí Unveil “Cuidao con la Lengua” Single
Cuban changüí band Las Flores del Changüí have released a new music video titled “Cuidao con la Lengua” (Careful with the tongue). The song will…
World Music Contest Premio Andrea Parodi to Select 2020 Finalists This Week
European world music award Premio Andrea Parodi is currently presenting the finals of 2020’s 13th edition during May 14 and 15, 2021. The finals were…
Middle Eastern Act Hagar & LennyTunes release Music Video in Advance of New Album
Hagar & LennyTunes have released a music video with the single titled ‘Shoofoo Ya Nas.’ Hagar & LennyTunes is a collaboration between Jaffa based multi-instrumentalist…
Dobet Gnahoré Releases Acoustic Roots Video “Rédemption”
Ivorian singer-sogwriter Dobet Gnahoré has released her new single “Rédemption” on video. The single is included in her upcoming album “Couleur,” scheduled for release on…
Groundbreaking World Music Artist and Producer Nick Page “Dubulah” Dies
British multi-instrumentalist and producer Nick Page, also known artistically as “Dubulah,” passed away on May 11, 2021. Nick Page was a highly respected musician and…
Reissue of Rare Brazilian Classic from José Mauro
The reissue of the rare album A Viagem Das Horas by José Mauro will be available on May 28th, 2021 through Far Out Recordings. Recorded…
Towersey Folk Festival Announces Pint-Sized 2021 Edition
British folk music festival Towersey has announced a pint-sized event for 2021. The festival will be smaller, with lots of space and a limited capacity.…
Sitar Maestro and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri Dies at 49
Acclaimed sitar player and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri passed away due to Covid-19 complications on Thursday, May 6, 2021. His father, the celebrated sitar master Devbrata…
Cedric Burnside presents new video “Step In”
American bluesman Cedric Burnside has released on video the lead single “Step In” which appears in his upcoming album I Be Trying (Single Lock Records).…