Artist Profiles: Siti & The Band
Siti & the Band is an ensemble based in Zanzibar (Tanzania) that was formed in February 2016. The band combines traditional sounds and modern music…
Cuarteto Tafi Releases Amanecer
France-based world music act Cuarteto Tafi has a new album titled Amanecer. The quartet combines Argentine music with vocals in Spanish, sounds of the eastern…
Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy present Hymns of Compassion
Norwegian musicians Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy have a new album titled “Hymns of Compassion.” The new recording features beautiful meditations for Easter and…
Kentucky State Fiddle Championship 2021 Results Revealed
On Saturday, March 20th, 2021 the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship took place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Nearly…
Rhythm and resilience: how 9 festivals and 18 bands are hosting an online music festival in the pandemic era
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has wrought havoc on the music industry, with events canceled, postponed, repositioned online, or delivered in a ‘hybrid’ offline-online mode. But…
Ugandan Singer Rachel Magoola Elected Member of Parliament 2021 for Bugweri District
Ugandan singer-songwriter, dancer, and politician Rachel Magoola was elected to Uganda’s Parliament as the women’s representative in Bugweri District. “My Bugweri People, thank you for…
virtualWOMEX Announces Extended Program In April 2021
World music expo WOMEX has announced its upcoming virtualWOMEX Extended Programme, featuring films, conference and networking sessions. The virtual event will take place Friday, April…
Sakili’s Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean
Sakili is a band from Rodrigues island in the Indian Ocean. Sakili is set to release Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean (ARC Music) on…
Culturas 360°, Online Transnational World Music Showcase
IndiEarth XChange in association with 8 world and international music festivals have launched a global initiative for culture and music. Culturas 360° is a new…
Esbe releases Transglobal Underground Re-Mix of My Love Knows No Bounds
British artist Esbe has released a music video with the Transglobal Underground re-mix of her song “My Love Knows No Bounds.” “As a diversion from…