Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
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…
Brazilian Boogie Highlights on Paz E Futebol 3 Compilation
Sonar Kollektiv has announced the release of the third volume of its Paz E Futebol (Peace and Football/Soccer) series. The Brazilian boogie compilation is scheduled…
Mundial Montreal Reveals 2020 Virtual Program
The virtual-only 2020 edition of world music conference and showcase Mundial Montréal will take place on November 23-24. Mundial Montreal 2020 will feature 10 Discovery…
Madagascan Musicians Modeste Hugues & Kilema Aim to Save the World
Modeste, a talented guitar player from Betroka (Eastern Madagascar), and Kilema, a multifaceted instrumentalist from Toliara (Western Madagascar), have come together to play and sing…
Talinka’s Seductive Mix of Past and Contemporary Sounds
Talinka – “Talinka” (Fanfare Records/Moonjune Records, 2017) Talinka is a genre-defying quartet led by London-based Israeli singer-songwriter and actress Tali Atzmon. “Talinka,” the quartet’s self-titled…