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…
Reissue of Rare Brazilian Classic from José Mauro
The reissue of the rare album A Viagem Das Horas by José Mauro will be available on May 28th, 2021 through Far Out Recordings. Recorded…
Towersey Folk Festival Announces Pint-Sized 2021 Edition
British folk music festival Towersey has announced a pint-sized event for 2021. The festival will be smaller, with lots of space and a limited capacity.…
Sitar Maestro and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri Dies at 49
Acclaimed sitar player and Professor Prateek Chaudhuri passed away due to Covid-19 complications on Thursday, May 6, 2021. His father, the celebrated sitar master Devbrata…
Cedric Burnside presents new video “Step In”
American bluesman Cedric Burnside has released on video the lead single “Step In” which appears in his upcoming album I Be Trying (Single Lock Records).…
World Music Choir Kitka Releases “Haidi Nani” Music Video for Mother’s Day
To honor the mothers of the world, a cappella ensemble Kitka has released “Haidi Nani”, its newest music video, directed by Kelly Atkins. The song…
Artist Profiles: Alfio Antico
Alfio Antico was born on November 22, 1956, in Lentini, on the island of Sicily, Italy. Alfio lived as a shepherd until the age of…
Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjura
In 2020, Ostinato Record released the album Super Somali Sounds from the Gulf of Tadjoura by 4 Mars. The recordings were found in a massive…
Artist Profiles: Alif
French world fusion band Alif was founded by percussionist Hamid Gribi. The lineup in 2017 included five members with roots in North Africa and Europe.…
Melanie, the Return of l’Orchestre Afrisa International
The famed Congolese band l’Orchestre Afrisa International returned in 2017 with a great new album titled Melanie and an international tour. l’Orchestre Afrisa International was…
‘Shlonak’: New Video from Balkan Taksim
Balkan Taksim has released ‘Shlonak, another single on video from its new album Disko Telegraf. Shlonak is a Middle East classic wedding tune, “filtered” in…