Amira Medunjanin Tops the World Music Charts Europe in September 2020
For Him and Her, the latest album from Bosnian artist Amira Medunjanin, tops the World Music Charts Europe in September 2020. September 2020 Chart Amira…
Manding-Futurist Artist Djely Tapa to Release Barokan
Djely Tapa, one of the leading artists in the Malian Afro-Futurist music scene, is set to release internationally her debut album titled “Barokan” on October…
Artist Profiles: Marja Mortensson
Sami joiker and singer Marja Mortensson was born March 5, 1995. She grew up in the Svahken Sïjte reindeer herding region in Norway. Marja’s early…
WOMEX 2020 Announces Additional Showcase Artists
WOMEX, the largest international music conference dedicated to world music, has announced additional, jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform in 2020. WOMEX 2020 will take…
Artist Profiles: Bríghde Chaimbeul
Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul was born in Sleat on the Isle of Skye, Scotland in 1998. She is a native Gaelic speaker and came up with…
Interview with Rising Kenyan Artist Fadhilee Itulya
Kenyan musician Fadhilee Itulya has released his first album titled Kwetu. Fadhilee Itulya is one of the rising talents from East Africa. He also presents…
Acclaimed Assamese Folk Musician Archana Mahanta Dies at 72
Celebrated Indian folk singer Archana Mahanta died on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was 72. Mahanta was one of the leading folk singers in the…
The Wonderful Experimental Folk of The Rheingans Sisters
The Rheingans Sisters – Receiver (bendigedig, 2020) The Rheingans Sisters are one of the rising stars the English folk music scene. Rowan and Anna Rheingans…
Arabesques Festival Returns to Montpellier in September 2020
The Arabesques Festival will take place from September 8 to 20, 2020 in Montpellier, France. The festival specializes in traditional and contemporary music from the…
Artist Profiles: The Rheingans Sisters
Rowan and Anna Rheingans, The Rheingans Sisters, grew up in the Derbyshire (UK) town of Grindleford. The sisters lived in an environment surrounded by traditional…