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…
Spirited Ugandan Afrojazz
Milégé – Afwoyo (Naxos World, 2020) Milégé are an AfroJazz outfit from Uganda, a group of young talented musicians whose enthusiasm is derived from the…
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Returns in October 2021
After a two-year break, the 17th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place on October 7-10, 2021. This will…
Samba and Bossa Nova from France
Sambuca – Luz (Prodastar, 2020) Sambuca is a France-based duo. Virtuoso musician Roberto Stimoli (7-string guitar) and Irene Amata (vocals) play samba, bossa nova and…
First Flamenco Festival in Benidorm
The resort town of Benidorm in eastern Spain will host a flamenco festival for the first time. The Cultural Federation of Andalusia in the Southern…
Greek World Fusion from the Island of Paros
Giorgos Ventouris – Hohlakas (Violins Productions, 2019) The album “Hohlakas” from Greek double-bass player Giorgos Ventouris brought together some of Greece’s greatest musicians from the…
Havana Meets Kingston Unveils“Guarachará” Music Video
The Havana Meets Kingston project has unveiled a new song titled “Guarachará.” The track features famed Cuban singer Dayán Carrera Fernández along with top musicians…
Final Call for Artists: Sauti za Busara 2022
Pan-African music festival Sauti za Busara has announced that the deadline to receive completed artists’ applications is July 31, 2021 (midnight EAT). Sauti za Busara…
Reggae Artist Double Tiger Releases “Nice Time” Music Video
“Nice Time” is the new music video from reggae artist Double Tiger (Jay Spaker). The song appears on Double Tiger’s album The Journey (Easy Star…
Armenian Duduk Maestro Jivan Gasparyan Dies at 92
Armenian composer and virtuoso musician Jivan Gasparyan (also spelled Djivan Gasparyan), one of the greatest performers of the duduk, passed away on July 6, 2021.…
The Captivating Pan-Global Artistry of Rafiki Jazz
Rafiki Jazz is a fantastic world fusion band from the UK that features musicians from various traditions and countries. Despite the term Jazz in the…