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…
Middle Eastern and Spanish Musical Connections
Darawish – Madar (Darawish, 2020) Madar is an album by an international band called Darawish. The name Darawish means dervish in Arabic. The band was…
Top Scottish Musicians Send Virtual Postcards To Festivals Around The World
Twelve of Scotland’s most prominent folk groups and musicians have joined forces to present digital performances and send salutations to audiences at leading festivals around…
Captivating Contemporary Thracian Folk Music
Evritiki Zygia – Ormenion (Teranga Beat, 2020) Ormenion is an album by Greek band Evritiki Zygia. The group comes from Evros, in northeastern Greece, which…
Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Announces World Music Shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chad Smith, Chief Executive Officer and David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair, announced…
The Ancient Traditions of Mordovia
Merema – Kezeren Koiht (CPL-Music, 2020) Merema, one the rising talents of folk music in Russia, released Kezeren Koiht (Old Custom) in 2020. The musicians…
“One Human” Project Brings Together 123 Artists from 110 Countries on Spectacular Video
The “One Human” project, an international initiative that seeks to foster global unity through music, has released a spectacular music video. The “One Human” song…
Princess of Tabla, Rimpa Siva to Perform Music for the Mind & Soul Concert
Rimpa Siva, one of the few female professional players of the tabla is set to perform on July 31, 2021. Rimpa was hailed as a…
Manuela Salinaro Explores Global Percussion
Manuela Salinaro – Main Hands (Liburia Records, 2021) Italian percussionist and producer Manuela Salinaro started to work on her first solo project, “Main hand” in…
Watchhouse Reveals New Song “Beautiful Flowers” on Video
Watchhouse, the new name in American roots music formed by Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz (formerly known as the acclaimed Mandolin Orange) has released a…
Luciana Morelli’s Abysmal Water
Luciana Morelli – Lo abismal, el agua (Ears & Eyes Records, 2021) Argentine vocalist and composer Luciana Morelli intertwines Argentine folk music with contemporary jazz.…