Interview with Polynesian Percussion Maestro Matatia Foa’i
Matatia Foa’i, the master percussionist of Polynesian fusion band Te Vaka, has released a superb percussion album titled “Te Vaka Beats Vol. 2.” Matatia talked…
Artist Profiles: Khac Chi
When Vietnam’s premier music ensemble arrived in Vancouver in 1992 for a gig at the Vancouver Folk Festival they knew instinctively that it was time…
Artist Profiles: Farah Siraj
Farah Siraj was born in 1983 in Amman, Jordan. She grew up in Jordan in an environment rich in Middle Eastern music. At the age…
Flamenco Appeal Across the Atlantic
The lure of flamenco has attracted musicians and dancers across the globe. Here, we review two North American acts influenced by Flamenco. Canadian band Tamar…
Modern Slovak Folk from Sl’uk Ensemble
Sl’uk – Chorea Slovaca – Tanečné Etudy Pre Sľuk (Opus 2016) Chorea Slovaca – Tanečné Etudy Pre Sľuk (Dance Etudes For Sl’uk) is the soundtrack…
Reggae Pioneer Toots Hibbert Dies at 77
Reggae singer-songwriter Frederick Nathaniel Hibbert, better known as Toots Hibbert died on September 11, 2020. Toots Hibbert was one of the pioneers of reggae music…
Nation Beat Publishes “Forró de Dois Amigos” Music Video
Nation Beat has released a new music video featuring the musical piece “Forró de Dois Amigos.” This song appears in the band’s new album titled…
Transglobal World Music Chart Reveals Best of 2019-2020 Season Albums
The Transglobal World Music Chart has announced the most popular world music albums during the 2019-2020 Season that runs from November 2019 through August 2020.…
Irish Concertina Maestro Chris Droney Dies at 95
Celebrated Irish concertina player Chris Droney passed away on September 9, 2020 after a brief illness. He was an acclaimed concertina player. Chris Droney was…
Masterful Modernized Recreation of the Mongo Santamaria Sound
José Rizo’s Mongorama – Mariposas Cantan (Saungú Records, 2020) Mariposas Cantan (Butterflies Sing) is a fabulous album that celebrates the innovative sound developed by Cuban…