Silk Road Special Livestream Event
Celebrated world music ensemble Silkroad and Yo-Yo Ma are set to perform this Friday, May 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (16:00) EDT/ 1:00 p.m. (13:00) PDT…
Blind Boys of Alabama have a century in their sights
In terms of longevity, the Blind Boys of Alabama have set a high water mark for music making that’s unlikely to be matched. To put…
Victor Rice Releases Single “Bebida” from his Upcoming Album “Drink”
“Bebida” is a new single from Brazil-based American producer, engineer, and musician Victor Rice. The album appears in Rice’s upcoming album “Drink,” scheduled for release…
Legendary Algerian Berber Singer Idir Dies at 70
Idir, one of the greatest voices of Algerian Kabyl (Berber) music died May 3, 20230 in Paris from pulmonary disease. The passing was confirmed on…
Famed Jazz Saxophonist Richie Cole Dies at 72
American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger Richie Cole died May 2, 2020 according to his official Facebook site. Cole was a renowned alto saxophone player,…
Deliverance with Musical Accompaniment
Unless you’re living so far off the grid that the likelihood of you even coming across these words is non-existent, you know what’s on…
Moon over City Ruins, an Extraordinary Musical Bridge Between China and Japan
Various Artists – Moon over City Ruins (Rhymoi Music, 2019) Chinese producer Ye Yunchuan brought together some of the finest musicians from China and Japan…
Džambo Aguševi Orchestra Reaches Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2020
The album Brasses for the Masses from Macedonian brass band Džambo Aguševi Orchestra tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2020. The ensemble from…
Afrobeat Legend Tony Allen Dies at 79
Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and masterful drummer Tony Allen died in Paris on Thursday, April 30, 2020 of a heart attack. He was 79. Tony Allen…
The album Old Wow by Sam Lee Tops the World Music Charts Europe May 2020
Old Wow by English singer-songwriter Sam Lee is the number one album in the World Music Charts Europe in May 2020. Old Wow is a…