Mariza Releases “Mãe”, a Song Dedicated to Mothers
Fado star Mariza has released a new song titled “Mãe” (“mother” in English). It is a very special song for Mariza, since this composition arose…
Sitar Master Devbrata Chaudhuri Dies at 85
Indian sitar virtuoso Pandit Devbrata Chaudhuri, also known as Debu Chaudhuri, died on May 1, 2021 at a Delhi hospital of COVID19-related complications. He was…
Influential Ethiopian Producer Amha Eshèté dies at 74
Amha Eshèté, a highly influential Ethiopian music producer and founder of Amha Records, died on April 30, 2021. The Amha Records label released iconic recordings…
Ballake Sissoko’s Djourou tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021
The collaborative album Djourou from Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021. May…
Malian Artist Anansy Cissé #1 in May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe
The album ‘Anoura’ from Malian musician Anansy Cissé is the number album for May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe. ‘Anoura’ is Cissé’s second…
Exploration of the Armenian Duduk
Virtuoso musician Arsen Petrosyan has a released an evocative new album titled Hokin Janapar – Music Performed on Armenian Duduk (ARC Music) Hokin Janapar means…
Wolf Rune, New Album from Sinikka Langeland
Acclaimed Norwegian singer-songwriter and kantele master Sinikka Langeland has a new album titled ‘Wolf Rune‘ (ECM). The solo recording highlights Langeland’s work as a vocalist…
Rafiki Jazz Launch Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust) Video
British world music ensemble Rafiki Jazz have a new music video titled ‘Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust)’. The song appears on the band’s recent album…
Engaging South African A Cappella Folk Tales from Afrika Mamas
Afrika Mamas – Ilanga – The Sun (ARC Music, 2021) Ilanga (The Sun) is the fifth album from the superb female a cappella ensemble Afrika…
Colombian Vocalist Pao Barreto Releases “Buscando El Sol”
Colombian singer Pao Barreto has released a music video with the cumbia song “Buscando El Sol” from her new album “Spiralis”, released in April 2021.…