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…
Interview with Bruce McIntosh, Head of Fania Records’ Catalog
Craft Recordings, the reissue label of Concord Records, recently announced the reissue of various essential Fania Records albums on vinyl. World Music Central talked to…
Grupo Paranapanema at Malungo Festival
Grupo Paranapanema is one acts that was featured at the virtual Malungo Festival. Grupo Paranapanema presented its show “Segura nessa pisada.” The Paranapanema group brings…
Dynamic Mix of Sierra Leonean Kondi and Afro-Electronics
Kondi Band – We Famous (Strut Records, 2021) “We Famous” is the superb new album from Kondi Band, a collaboration between Los Angeles-based producer Chief…
An Interview with Hassan Hakmoun
This interview with Hassan Hakmoun was conducted by Bouna Ndiaye of WNCU-FM, 90.7 FM in Raleigh, North Carolina: WNCU: Hassan Hakmoun, you arrived in the…
Susana Baca Unveils ‘Sorongo’ from her Upcoming album Palabras Urgentes
Peruvian artist Susana Baca has released a song titled ‘Sorongo’ that will appear in her upcoming album “Palabras Urgentes.” ‘Sorongo’ was written by the great…
Captivating Second Solo Work from Kora Virtuoso Maher Cissoko
Maher Cissoko – Cissoko Heritage (Ajabu! Records, 2021) Kora master Maher Cissoko has released his second solo album. Originally from Casamance in southern Senegal, Maher…
The Wild, Wild Sound of Paprika
Paprika – Wild, Wild East (Crackling Records, 2021) Wild, Wild East is an excellent recording by Paprika, a UK-based band that performs vivacious Balkan music…
Mestre Plinio e Angoleiro Sim Sinhô at Malungo Festival
Mestre Plinio e Angoleiro Sim Sinhô presented their new show “A Luta Continua” at Malungo Festival, an online video series focused on Afro-Brazilian music. Founded…
Touching Message of Love from Indian and Persian Masters
Shujaat Husain Khan, Katayoun Goudarzi, Shaho Andalibi, & Shariq Mustafa – This Pale (Lycopod Records, 2021) This Pale is the fabulous new collaboration between Shujaat…
Bryant Park Picnic Performance with Chris Thile and special guests in New York City
Bryant Park Picnic Performances’ season of free, live performances will conclude on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm with The Town Hall: Centennial Concert…