Virtual encounters: The Regional Music of Mexico
At the end of January The Center for World Music (CWM) presented a stellar live- streamed concert of Regional Music of Mexico as part of…
Sister Susannah, New Single from Anoushka Shankar
Acclaimed sitarist, composer and producer Anoushka Shankar has released a song titled ‘Sister Susannah.’ The track features Anoushka on sitar and spoken word, reciting a…
Joyful Songs Celebrating Polish Music and Canada
Polky – Songs From Home (Polky, 2020) Songs From Home is the debut full length album from Polky, an excellent Polish-Canadian band based in Toronto.…
Reissue of Ali Farka Touré’s ‘Red’ Album
The album Red from legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré was reissued in March 2021, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Ali Farka Toure’s death…
Toumani Diabaté & the London Symphony Orchestra Unveil New Track “Elyne Road”
Malian kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra are debuting the musical piece “Elyne Road,” the third piece track extracted from their trailblazing…
Cante Flamenco, From Madrid to Heaven
SGAE Foundation’s series dedicated to flamenco singers will begin on Tuesday, April 6. The double bill will showcase the talent from Madrid, with the subtitle…
Celina da Piedade Releases Live Album
Acclaimed vocalist and accordionist Celina da Piedade, one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Portuguese roots music, has released a live album. “Celina da Piedade…
Malva Vela & Lin Cortés Release ‘Malva Marina’ Video
Upcoming singer, actress and painter Malva Vela (Madrid, Spain) and singer-songwriter and guitarist Lin Cortés (Cordoba, Spain) have released a music video featuring their ‘Malva…
Burkina Hakili, a Joyful Celebration of the Musical Diversity of Burkina Faso
Kady Diarra – Burkina Hakili (Lamastrock, 2021) Burkina Hakili is the third album from excellent singer-songwriter Kady Diarra. The album was recorded in a garden…
Warsaw Village Band Hits Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021
The album Uwodzenie/Waterduction from Polish ensemble Warsaw Village Band is the the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2021. Transglobal…