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…
Susana Baca to Release New Album “Palabras Urgentes”
Peruvian world music star Susana Baca has announced the release of a new album titled “Palabras Urgentes” on Real World Records. On July 30, Susana…
The Lovely Nordic Voices of Kongero
Kongero – Live in Longueuil (Nordic Notes, 2021) Live in Longueuil presents the live experience of a fabulous Swedish all-female vocal folk quartet called Kongero.…
Merengue Star Johnny Ventura Dies at 81
Dominican vocalist, bandleader, lawyer and former mayor of Santo Domingo, Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura, died on July 28, 2021.…
First Set of Conference Sessions Announced for WOMEX 2021 in Porto
WOMEX, the largest international gathering of world music professionals, released today the first set of conferences for its 27th edition. The in-person event is set…
Che Apalache’s Joe Troop to Release Borrowed Time Debut Album
Joe Troop, the American musician behind Argentine band Che Apalache, has announced the release of his debut album titled “Borrowed Time.” The album features songs…
An Interview with Bickram Ghosh
Bickram Ghosh is fast becoming a household name for fans of Indian classical music. His lightning-fast yet extremely clean drumming reflects the style of his…
Ghanaian Kologo Maestro Guy One Releases Two New Songs
The north Ghanaian Kologo (a two stringed lute) master Guy One has recorded two new songs with his brand new band, consisting of Kumasi’s finest…
A Samba Summer Night with Maestro Jorge Aragão in Long Beach
Samba master Jorge Aragão is set to perform at A Samba Summer Night in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 7:00 pm…
In the Good Old New Summertime
Summertime is in full swing. And this being a summer like no other, what with the planet now presumably on the rebound from the virus…
An Interview with Tarun Bhattacharya: Master of 100 Strings
Interview by Krishna Kumar, a graduate student and host of “World Café” on WKNC 88.1 FM in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tarun Bhattacharya is one of…