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…
Alluring Folk Songs from Ágnes Herczku Band
Herczku Ági – Kamara (Fonó, 2019) Kamara features a charming set of Hungarian, Slovak, Croatian and Bulgarian songs performed by Ágnes Herczku, one of the…
From reflection to resilience – how Alena Murang, Sang Rawi and Nading Rhapsody are gearing up for the virtual showcase of the Rainforest World Music Festival
The award-winning Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia is hosting an unprecedented virtual musical showcase this weekend. Here are some highlights from three performing…
Suwannee Roots Revival Returns in October 2021
The 5th Suwannee Roots Revival will take place Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in…
Nolasco & Spoticai Launch “De Cai al cielo” Music Video
Nolasco, one of the finest singer-songwriters from southern Spain, has released a single titled “De Cai al cielo” (From Cadiz to Heaven). The song is…
Refreshing Instrumental Reggae for Summer 2021
Piper Street Sound ft. Andy Bassford – Black Eyed Peace (Matt Mansfield, 2021) Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and sound engineer Matt Mansfield is behind the Piper Street…
Finnish Act Gájanas Wins International Indigenous Artist Recording of the Year at Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 2021
Finnish band Gájanas has won the International Indigenous Artist/Group Recording of the Year Award at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 2021 in Canada. Gájanas…
Mande Fusion from Maher Cissoko on New Single “Miniyamba”
“Miniyamba” is the first single from Maher Cissoko’s upcoming album “Cissoko Heritage”, scheduled for release on September 3, 2021 on Ajabu! Records. On the new…
Norfolk World Music Festival Announces Return in 2021
[Breaking News: this festival has been cancelled] Norfolk world music festival in the UK announced that it is coming back in 2021 will the goal…
Acclaimed Debut Album from Michal Noga Band
Michal Noga Band – Stopy (Občianske združenie NOGABAND, 2020) Stopy is the long-awaited debut album of one of highly regarded Slovak folk music researcher, bandleader,…
“Hazlo Como Yo” Music Video from Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo
Petaluma Records has released the music video “Hazlo Como Yo” by Cuban band Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo. The song appears on the upcoming Changüí –…