Satisfying Showcases and Successful Virtual Networking at WOMEX 2020
On Thursday, October 22, 20220 I attended my first day of the digital edition of WOMEX, the annual gathering of world music professionals. I was…
Gitkin Unveils New Video “Footsteps”
Multi-instrumentalist Gitkin has released a music video for the song “Footsteps” featuring Carol C. The song appears on his ‘Safe Passage’ (Wonderwheel Recordings) album. Safe…
WOMEX 2020 Digital Edition Showcase Sessions for October 23
World music showcases will continue today, Friday, October 23, 2020 at WOMEX. Times are in CEST (Central European Summer Time zone). Use this Time Zone…
WOMEX Conference and Network Sessions Scheduled for October 22
WOMEX 2020 will continue today, Friday, October in a virtual format. WOMEX has provided a Time Zone Converter tool to figure out exact times for…
WOMEX 2020 Conference Sessions October 22
The WOMEX gathering of world music professionals will feature a set of virtual discussions today, October 22, 2020. Conferences: Digital Culture Network: Getting Started With…
WOMEX Digital Showcases Thursday, October 22
WOMEX, the largest conference for world music and beyond, will present its first set of showcases today, October 22, 2020. This year’s edition is virtual.…
Acclaimed Musicians Germán López and Ron Artis II honor United Nations Day with Bob Marley’s “One Love”
Germán López, one of the leading timple (small guitar) players in the Canary Islands (Spain), and Hawaiian vocalist Ron Artis II will honor United Nations…
Interview with Exceptional Cuban Band Okan
Okan, an excellent Cuban band based in Toronto, has released its second album titled Espiral (Spiral) on Lulaworld Records. Okan is directed by two highly…
American Folk Multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla Reissues Vari-Colored Songs
American cellist, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Leyla McCalla, is reissuing her Langston Hughes tribute, ‘Vari-Colored Songs’ on Smithsonian Folkways. McCalla celebrates the creative spirit of Langston…
Lucas Nwananga and His Band Release Back to Soweto
Lucas Nwananga has released his debut album titled Back to Soweto on Umsakazo Records. Nwananga’s music is deeply inspired by genuine 1960s South African township…