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…
Exploration of the Armenian Duduk
Virtuoso musician Arsen Petrosyan has a released an evocative new album titled Hokin Janapar – Music Performed on Armenian Duduk (ARC Music) Hokin Janapar means…
Wolf Rune, New Album from Sinikka Langeland
Acclaimed Norwegian singer-songwriter and kantele master Sinikka Langeland has a new album titled ‘Wolf Rune‘ (ECM). The solo recording highlights Langeland’s work as a vocalist…
Rafiki Jazz Launch Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust) Video
British world music ensemble Rafiki Jazz have a new music video titled ‘Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust)’. The song appears on the band’s recent album…
Engaging South African A Cappella Folk Tales from Afrika Mamas
Afrika Mamas – Ilanga – The Sun (ARC Music, 2021) Ilanga (The Sun) is the fifth album from the superb female a cappella ensemble Afrika…
Colombian Vocalist Pao Barreto Releases “Buscando El Sol”
Colombian singer Pao Barreto has released a music video with the cumbia song “Buscando El Sol” from her new album “Spiralis”, released in April 2021.…
Mandolin Orange Becomes Watchhouse and Unveils First Video
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz have released their first video under the name Watchhouse. The duo who over the past decade have achieved grassroots success…
Kôrôlén, the new Album from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra Available Today
Kôrôlén, the new collaborative album from kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra, is out today on World Circuit Records. Commissioned as a…
Captivating Flamenco Guitar Fusion from Andreas Arnold
Andreas Arnold – Ojos Cerrados (Bayla Records/Galileo Music, 2016) Andreas Arnold, the virtuoso German guitarist and composer with a Spanish heart, released this album in…
Albaluna’s Fantastic Musical Voyage Through the Silk Road
Albaluna – Heptad (Albaluna, 2021) Portuguese band Albaluna continues to surprise. Their superb new album, Heptad is inspired by the ancient Silk Road. Albaluna use…
Khalab & M’berra Ensemble Release M’berra Today
“M’berra” is the new album from Khalab & M’berra Ensemble. The recording features a collective of Malian musicians from the M’berra Refugee Camp in southeast…