Global Arts Live to Present Free Streaming Film Featuring Tuareg Artist Bombino
Global Arts Live has announced the upcoming streaming film Agadez featuring Nigerien Tuareg musician Bombino. The film will be streamed on Saturday, January 16, 2021…
Celebrated Zydeco Artist Corey Ledet to Release His 14th Album
Zydeco musician Corey Ledet is set release his 14th album, the self-titled Corey Ledet Zydeco (Nouveau Electric Records) on January 15, 2021. Corey Ledet Zydeco…
The Persian Path to Icelandic Folk Music
Asgeir Asgeirsson – Persian Path, Icelandic Folksongs Volume 3 (Stanga Music, 2020) Multi-instrumentalist Asgeir Asgeirsson is well-known in Iceland as a jazz and pop guitarist.…
Refugees for Refugees Ensemble Becomes Refa
Belgium-based world music ensemble Refugees for Refugees is changing its name to Refa. The group will present a brand new repertoire built around the traditional…
Sámi Act Gájanas Announces Čihkkojuvvon
Gájanas (Echo), a northern Sámi ethno-progressive music band is set to release a new album titled Čihkkojuvvon (Hidden) on February 6, 2021. The group comes…
Zanzibara Series to Release Volume 10
A new album titled Zanzibara 10: First Modern, Taarab Vibes from Mombasa & Tanga, 1970-1990 will be available January 22, 2021 on Buda Musique. Taarab…
Best World Music Albums of 2020
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year in terms of world music releases. Whether you call it world music, global music, ethno, Trad, or…
Liraz, Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2021
Zan by Israeli-Persian singer and actress Liraz is the number 1 album in January 2021 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. Read more about this…
Liraz Tops the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021
The album Zan from Israeli-Persian vocalist and actress Liraz is at the top of the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021. Read more about…
Interview with Israeli-Persian Vocalist Liraz
Liraz Charhi, better known as Liraz, is an Israeli-Persian singer, actress and dancer. She has released a new album titled Zan on Glitterbeat Records. The…