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…
Tango Through Masterful Flute
Yulia Musayelyan – Oblivion (Zoho, 2021) Oblivion presents the innovative tango vision of outstanding Russian-born flute player Yulia Musayelyan. She masterfully performs delightful instrumental contemporary…
Alluring Svanvik
Barlast – Svanvik (Barlast, 2019) Svanvik is the 2019 album recorded by Finnish folk-jazz quartet Barlast. The group combines alluring modern jazz instrumentation with traditional…
Africa Oyé Announces July 16 Free Online Festival
Music festival Africa Oyé has announced a free online event scheduled for Friday, July 16th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The show will be available to…
Zuzana Homolová Revives Forgotten Slovak Folk Ballads
Trojka Zuzany Homolovej – Keď vojačik narukoval (Slnko Records, 2019) Renowned Slovak folk singer-songwriter Zuzana Homolová is known for her captivating ballads. On her album…
Balsam Range’s “Santa Barbara” at the Top of Bluegrass Charts
Balsam Range’s song “Santa Barbara” has reached the top of the Bluegrass radio charts, claiming the No. 1 spot on the July monthly chart and…
Historias Cantadas from Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo
Colombian band Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo released Historias Cantadas on Yawaro Records in 2020. The group from Barranquilla led by Marlon Peroza specializes in traditional…
Ashley Maher: The Adventuress
Ashley Maher is a tall, slender woman with a river of red hair. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and dancer. The pandemic has not slowed…
The Library of Congress to present Neli Andreeva Bulgarian Concert
Bulgarian singer Neli Andreeva is set to perform on July 14, 2021 at noon. She will present a set of traditional songs of Bulgaria. The…
Mandinka Percussion Collaboration
Balimaya – Balimaya (Buda Musique, 2019) Balimaya is the title of the album from Balimaya, a project that brought together musicians from Europe and West…
Hebridean Celtic Festival Program for 2021
Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has scheduled a mix of hybrid live and digital event performances by Scottish artists. The festival will take place July 14-17,…