Online Edition of Celtic Connections 2021 Reveals Full Concert Program
The Celtic Connections festival will start one week today. Throughout 19 days, the festival will present over 30 online performances between Friday, January 15 and…
Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo Release Digital Album ‘El Arte Del Bolero’
Puerto Rican alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Venezuelan pianist Luis Perdomo have released their digital only album “El Arte Del Bolero” today, Friday, January 8,…
Ballaké Sissoko to Release Djourou in April 2021
Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is set to release his new album “Djourou” on April 09, 2021. “Djourou, is the cord that connects me to…
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…