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…
America’s Gift, Origins of the Blues
MANY books and countless articles have been written about the blues but only a few authors have dug really deep into the roots of the…
Piedmont Blues Master John Dee Holeman Dies at 92
John Dee Holeman, one of the leading performers of Piedmont blues, died on April 30, 2021 in Roxboro, North Carolina. Guitarist, singer-songwriter and dancer John…
Timeless Greek Songs That Travel and Change
Katerina Papadopoulou – Anástasis (Saphrane Records, 2021) Katerina Papadopoulou is a very important figure in Greek traditional music. She is one of the vocalists who…
Bouncy Rumba Pop from Diego Baliardo and The Gypsy Evolution
Diego Baliardo and The Gypsy Evolution – Este Ritmo (Moondo Music, 2021) Este Ritmo presents a set of rumba pop songs from Gypsy Kings co-founder…
International Songwriting Competition Reveals 2020 Winners
International Songwriting Competition (ISC), a contest based in the United States, has announced its 2020 winners. For the first time in its history, the competition’s…
Mariza Releases “Mãe”, a Song Dedicated to Mothers
Fado star Mariza has released a new song titled “Mãe” (“mother” in English). It is a very special song for Mariza, since this composition arose…
Sitar Master Devbrata Chaudhuri Dies at 85
Indian sitar virtuoso Pandit Devbrata Chaudhuri, also known as Debu Chaudhuri, died on May 1, 2021 at a Delhi hospital of COVID19-related complications. He was…
Influential Ethiopian Producer Amha Eshèté dies at 74
Amha Eshèté, a highly influential Ethiopian music producer and founder of Amha Records, died on April 30, 2021. The Amha Records label released iconic recordings…
Ballake Sissoko’s Djourou tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021
The collaborative album Djourou from Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021. May…
Malian Artist Anansy Cissé #1 in May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe
The album ‘Anoura’ from Malian musician Anansy Cissé is the number album for May 2021 at the World Music Charts Europe. ‘Anoura’ is Cissé’s second…