Moonlight Benjamin’s Formidable Voodoo Rock
Moonlight Benjamin – Simido (Ma Casa, 2020) Simido is the new album from Haitian singer-songwriter and composer Moonlight Benjamin. The Caribbean artist is currently based…
Madras Café Unlocked to present free online content in support of Action Village India
One of world music festival WOMAD’s ‘institutions’ is the Madras Café, a part of WOMAD since it began. It was started by supporters of Action…
Interview with Frame Drum Educator Marla Leigh
Composer and frame drum educator Marla Leigh has released her first album titled Rhythms of Tof Miriam, a fascinating world fusion recording. Leigh is one…
Ssewa Ssewa’s Beautifully-constructed Ugandan Sound
Ssewa Ssewa – Nva K’la (ARC Music, 2020) Ugandan multi-instrumentalist, composer and musical instrumental innovator Ssewakiryanga James Jr., better known as Ssewa Ssewa, plays superb…
Sephardic Treasures with Soprano Vocals and Bass
Spanish singer Ana María Ruimonte and American jazz bassist and music director Alan Lewine are set to release an album titled Soprano meets Bass, Sephardic…
Iranian Artist Mahsa Vahdat Releases “Enlighten the Night”
Renowned Iranian singer and composer Mahsa Vahdat has released her 10th album titled “Enlighten the night“. The melodies are composed by Mahsa to classical and…
Augustus Pablo’s “Rising Sun” and “Blowing with the wind” Reissued
Augustus Pablo’s “Rising Sun” and “Blowing with the wind” albums were released yesterday. The set, titled Ancient Harmonies includes all the music from four LPs,…
Artist Profiles: Zabit Nabizade Trio
Zabit Nabizade was born in 1965 in Shikhzahirli, Shamakhi region, Azerbaijan (former USSR).. He is a teacher at the National Conservatory of Azerbaijan and represents…
Sarod Master Alam Khan to Release Solace
Sarod virtuoso Alam Khan is set to release his new album Solace (Worlds Within Worlds) on July 31, 2020. Alam Khan will present three spacious…
Interview with Guzheng Master Wu Fei
Chinese composer and guzheng master Wu Fei recently released a collaborative album with American banjo player Abigail Washburn. The recording, titled Wu Fei & Abigail…