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…
A Wonderful Harmonica Celebration of Finnish Folk Music
Sväng – In Trad We Trust (Galileo Music, 2020) The masters of world music harmonica are back with a new album titled In Trad We…
Fairport Convention Collects Together the Iconic Recordings on Alan Simon’s Rock Operas
English folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention have collected together their recordings created for Alan Simon’s various rock operas, including Excalibur: The Celtic Rock Opera. The title…
Striking Bagpipe Songs Rooted in Galician Tradition
Susana Seivane – Dende O Meu Balcón (Susana Seivane, 2020) Dende O Meu Balcón (From My Balcony) showcases the talent of one of the leading…