Malawian Act Madalisto Band Releases new single Ndalakwanji
Madalisto Band, the Malawian street band that has become a sensation in world music festivals, has a new single titled ‘Ndalakwanji‘ on Bongo Joe Records.…
The Irresistible Dance Beats of Champeta
Faraon Bantu y Champetaman – Futuro Ancestral (Palenque Records, 2020) Futuro Ancestral presents a selection of champeta and other Afrocolombian genres performed by some of…
Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation to celebrate 60th Anniversary Arhoolie Records
This December, Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the influential Arhoolie Records and the 25th anniversary of the Arhoolie…
Celtic Connections 2021 Reveals Initial Line-Up and Early Bird Tickets
Celtic Connections has announced the first set of artists that will perform as part of its digital-first festival in 2021. Throughout 19 days, the festival…
Timeless Classic Bluegrass from High Fidelity
High Fidelity – Banjo Player’s Blues (Rebel Records, 2020) High Fidelity is a bluegrass band deeply influenced by the classic sounds of the 1950s. Their…
Slavo Rican Assembly Release “Zrejlo je žito” Music Video
New York City-based septet Slavo Rican Assembly has released its latest single and video, “Zrejlo je žito.” The piece brings together tropical jazz and a…
Bantu Traditions Meet French Electronics
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin – Les Mamans du Congo et Rrobin (Jarring Effects, 2020) This is a collaboration between an all-female ensemble from…
Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2020
“Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger” is the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) in December 2020.…
Have you ever been Syndicated?
Shastriya Syndicate – Syndicated (Sense World Music, 2008) It was one of those gorgeous late spring Saturdays with every plant under the sun blooming, and…
Global Sounds from Switzerland on Swiss Music – World VI
Fondation Suisa has released a compilation titled World VI, featuring some of the leading world music acts in Switzerland. The artists include Yilian Cañizares, Siselabonga,…