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…
World Music Institute Opens 2021-2022 Season With Riyaaz Qawwali
World Music Institute (WMI) will be presenting live music once more, after 2020’s COVID pause. WMI will celebrate its 36th year in New York City…
El viaje infinito, a journey through Spanish folk Music September 16-18
The SGAE Foundation will celebrate the diversity of Spanish traditional music in September, highlighting Spanish roots music through a unique lineup of folklorists and singer-songwriters.…
Transglobal World Music Chart Reveals Best Albums of 2020-2021 Season
The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) has unveiled the list of Best Albums of the 2020-2021 season. The results are based on the sum of…
Gabriele Poso To Release Tamburo Infinito
Italian percussionist Gabriele Poso is set to release his new album Tamburo Infinito in October on Wonderwheel Recordings. This time, Poso’s focus is the French…
Reissue of Maartin Allcock’s OX15 Album
Maartin Allcock’s “OX15” is available again through the Talking Elephant label. “OX15” was the second Maartin Allcock album. It included guests such as Chris Leslie…
Monsieur Doumani’s Experiences in the Depth of Night
Monsieur Doumani – Pissourin (Glitterbeat Records, 2021) Pissourin (Darkness) is the fourth album from Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani. The band has a new lineup. Founding…
King B-Fine and Afrikaya Band Win World Music Category in 2021 Unsigned Only Music Competition
King B-Fine and Afrikaya Band (Freetown, Sierra Leone) is the first place winner in the 2021 Unsigned Only Music Competition with the song “E don…
Fania Records Reissues Angel Canales’ Album “Sabor”
Faia Records has released the remastered reissue of the album “Sabor” from celebrated salsa singer Angel Canales. Sabor is the captivating salsa album that established…
Broadside Hacks Folk Collective Release Collaborative Album ‘Songs Without Authors Vol.1’
London-based Folk collective, Broadside Hacks has released a collaborative compilation album titled ‘Songs Without Authors Vol.1’ (Broadside Hacks Recordings). Additionally, Broadside Hacks unveiled a music…
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Live Stream
Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra are set to perform a live stream concert on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm, filmed…