World Music Choir Kitka Releases “Haidi Nani” Music Video for Mother’s Day
To honor the mothers of the world, a cappella ensemble Kitka has released “Haidi Nani”, its newest music video, directed by Kelly Atkins. The song…
Artist Profiles: Alfio Antico
Alfio Antico was born on November 22, 1956, in Lentini, on the island of Sicily, Italy. Alfio lived as a shepherd until the age of…
Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjura
In 2020, Ostinato Record released the album Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura by 4 Mars. The recordings were found in a massive…
Artist Profiles: Alif
French world fusion band Alif was founded by percussionist Hamid Gribi. The lineup in 2017 included five members with roots in North Africa and Europe.…
Melanie, the Return of l’Orchestre Afrisa International
The famed Congolese band l’Orchestre Afrisa International returned in 2017 with a great new album titled Melanie and an international tour. l’Orchestre Afrisa International was…
‘Shlonak’: New Video from Balkan Taksim
Balkan Taksim has released ‘Shlonak, another single on video from its new album Disko Telegraf. Shlonak is a Middle East classic wedding tune, “filtered” in…
America’s Gift, Origins of the Blues
MANY books and countless articles have been written about the blues but only a few authors have dug really deep into the roots of the…
Piedmont Blues Master John Dee Holeman Dies at 92
John Dee Holeman, one of the leading performers of Piedmont blues, died on April 30, 2021 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Guitarist, singer-songwriter and dancer John…
Timeless Greek Songs That Travel and Change
Katerina Papadopoulou – Anástasis (Saphrane Records, 2021) Katerina Papadopoulou is a very important figure in Greek traditional music. She is one of the vocalists who…
Bouncy Rumba Pop from Diego Baliardo and The Gypsy Evolution
Diego Baliardo and The Gypsy Evolution – Este Ritmo (Moondo Music, 2021) Este Ritmo presents a set of rumba pop songs from Gypsy Kings co-founder…