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…
WOMEX 2021 Reveals First Set of Official Selection Showcase Artists to Perform in Porto
WOMEX, the essential annual gathering for world music professionals has announced the first set of jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform at the 2021 conference…
Ancient Renovated Sounds from Yakutia
Ayarkhaan – Sparkling rhythms (Ayarkhaan, 2016) Ayarkhaan (АЙАРХААН) is a long-established female vocal group from Sakha, a republic of Yakutia in Russia. Albina Degtyareva created…
Billy Strings Collaborates with Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Billy Strings joined forces with bluegrass legend Del McCoury for a new version of Bill Monroe’s classic song “Midnight on…
Songs Celebrating the Argentine Native Forest in Cordoba
Various Artists – Canto al monte nativo (Sura, 2021) This 6-song EP showcases the captivating contemporary folk music artists who live the valley of Traslasierra,…
Rebeca Vallejo Brings the Fire
Rebeca Vallejo was born in Madrid, Spain. As a child she was surrounded by a family of flamenco singers, flamenco is the traditional music of…
Martinho da Vila Receives 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Latin Recording Academy
Brazilian musician Martinho da Vila is one of the recipients of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards bestowed by The Latin Recording Academy. Martinho da Vila…
Cork… where the music never stops
Writer and musician John Phillpott travelled to Ireland before the pandemic struck and discovered a city where the music never stops… The gulls following the…
Fado Star Carminho to Perform at the Royal Palace in Madrid
Portuguese fado star Carminho is set to perform on July 21, 2021 at the Patio de la Armería del Palacio Real (Royal Palace armory courtyard)…
The Globetrotting Music of Melingo
Melingo – Oasis (Buda Musique, 2020) Argentine singer, musician and composer Melingo is a well known figure in Argentina. Although he started as a rock…
Mundial Montreal 2021 World Music Showcase Extends its Call for Artists Deadline
Mundial Montreal, North America’s essential gathering of world music industry professionals, has extended its deadline and will continue to accept application until July 9, 2021.…