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 Rhythm Explorers Elektric Voodoo Launch Third Studio Album ‘Telescope’
Elektric Voodoo has released its new album titled “Telescope”. The ensemble delivers a thrilling mix of Afrobeat, Latin music, rock hooks, reggae, world music, and…
Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples
Folk Music of China, Vol. 16 – Folk Songs of the Dong, Gelao & Yao Peoples (Naxos World, 2021) presents the grand songs of the…
A Quatro Vozes at Malungo Festival
The Minas Gerais group A Quatro Vozes, now in a trio, formed by the sisters Dora, Jurema and Jussara Otaviano, present the musical diversity of…
Award-Winning World Fusion Band Opium Moon to Release Double Album
Grammy-winning band Opium Moon is set to release a double album titled ‘Night + Day‘. Release date is August 27, 2021. Opium Moon performs a…
Famed Salsa Musician and Producer Larry Harlow Dies at 82
Renowned salsa multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and bandleader Lawrence Ira Kahn, better known as Larry Harlow, died on August 20, 2021. Larry Harlow was a salsa…
Darbar Festival 2021
October 21 – October 24, 2021, various venues NEW: Indian Music Appreciation Course (livestreamed Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct, 2pm-5.30pm each day) Ken Zuckerman with Surdarshan…
Fascinated by the Blues
Cristina Vane – Nowhere Sounds Lovely (Red Parlor, 2021) Nowhere Sounds Lovely is the excellent debut album from American slide guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter Cristina…
Colombian Artist Alea Announces New Album Alborotá
Alea, the Colombian born and New York-based singer-songwriter will be releasing her new album Alborotá on August 19, 2021. Alea’s combines blends cumbia, porro, currulao…
Captain Planet and Kevin Florez release “Borracho Bailando Champeta”
DJ & music producer Captain Planet has joined forces with Colombian star Kevin Florez to release the song “Borracho Bailando Champeta.” The song celebrates the…
¡Globalquerque! Reveals 2021 Line-up
World music festival ¡Globalquerque! has announced the lineup for the 2021 edition of the annual event. The festival will take place September 17 and 18,…