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…
Davide Ambrogio releases first solo album Evocazioni e Invocazioni
Davide Ambrogio, singer and multi-instrumentalist from the Italian region of Calabria is releasing his first solo album, Evocazioni e Invocazioni. Ambrogio recently won the Premio…
The Extraordinary Modern Shamanic Sound of Namgar
Namgar – Nayan Navaa (ARC Music, 2021) Nayan Navaa is the fantastic new album from Namgar, a band that plays modern sounds rooted in traditional…
Sarah Aroeste Announces Monastir Sephardic Album
Ladino music artist Sarah Aroeste has a new album titled Monastir featuring cover artwork by Amos Funk. The recording is dedicated to the Balkan city…
Famed Flamenco Guitarist Serranito Receives the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts and Announces Retirement and Farewell Tour
The SGAE Foundation, together with AIE, Guitarras Ramírez and the Royal Classic String, have partnered to support the celebration of the farewell tour of guitar…
Artist Profiles: Danyèl Waro
Musician, singer-songwriter and poet Danyèl Waro was born on May 10, 1955 in Le Tampon, Reunion Island. His father was a former day laborer who…
Artist Profiles: Víctor Monge ‘Serranito’
Víctor Monge Serrano, better known as ‘Serranito,’ is a Spanish composer, guitarist and educator born in Madrid in 1942. He is self-taught and became a…
Gone Like The Wind
Virginia-based Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome have released a single and music video titled “Gone Like The Wind” on Turnberry Records. The group performs bluegrass…
Qawwali and Breakbeat Fusion
Markus & Shahzad – Janna Aana (Dionysiac Records, 2020) The French trio Markus met Pakistani singer and musician Shahzad Santoo Khan by chance on social…
Global Arts Live Announces Return of In-Person Concerts
World music presenter Global Arts Live has announced the return of in-person concerts. The Boston-area organization revealed some of the artists scheduled to perform in…
Streaming Concert by Panamanian World Music Act Kaomi
Kaomi, a Panamanina world music trio featuring top singer-songwriters, is set to perform on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm Panama time (EST) from…