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…
Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music Announces New Season of World Music Wednesday Series
Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago has announced the new season of its popular World Music Wednesday Series. Most of the concerts are…
Henrique Araújo at Malungo Festival
Henrique Araújo presented the O Choro Negro at Malungo Festival. Henrique Araújo is a masterful multi-instrumentalist, educator and composer, highly skilled at playing cavaquinho and…
The Passions of Fado and Sevdah
Maja Milinković – Kaftan D’Alma (Croatia Records/SevenMuses, 2021) Kaftan D’Alma brings together two passionate traditions, Portuguese fado and Bosnian sevdah. Maja Milinković was born in…
New Album The Village Out West Centers on American Folk Music Scene in the 1960s
The Village Out West: The Lost Tapes of Alan Oakes (Smithsonian Folkways), a collection of never-before-heard live performances by leading American roots music artists of…
Aynur Wins WOMEX 2021 Artist Award
Vocalist, songwriter and instrumentalist Aynur Doğan is the winner of the WOMEX 2021 Artist Award. The world music expo stated in a press release: “It…
WOMEX 2021 Professional Excellence Award Goes to Global Music Match
Global Music Match, a network of folk and roots-based musicians supported by music export offices from 17 countries and regions from around the world, is…
Reggae Hits and New Releases in August 2021
Reggae Gold The annual Reggae Gold series returns in 2021 with a collection of hits. Reggae Gold 2021 features “Go Down Deh” by Spice, featuring…
Afro-Nordic Band Monoswezi to Release Shanu
Musical collective Monoswezi has announced the release of a new album titled “Shanu” (Riverboat Records), scheduled for release in October 2021. “Shanu” will feature new…
Dayramir González Announces Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van CD and DVD
Famed Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González has announced the release of his new project, Tribute to Juan Formell & Los Van Van. Release date…
Balsam Range to Release New Album Moxie and Mettle
Celebrated bluegrass band Balsam Range is set to release a new album titled “Moxie and Mettle” on September 24, 2021. The album will include the…