Artist Profiles: The Gloaming
Dublin-based The Gloaming is a five-piece ensemble featuring some of the globe’s finest Celtic musicians, including singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, fiddle maestro Martin Hayes, hardanger…
Sahba Motallebi and Rahim AlHaj to Perform in New York City
Two masters of Middle Eastern string music, Iranian tar master Sahba Motallebi and Iraqi ud virtuoso Rahim AlHaj are set to on Saturday, February 15,…
World Music Summit WOMEX Announces 2020 Jury and Club Curator
World Music Expo, WOMEX, producers Piranha Arts today announced the official jury, also known as the 7 Samurai. Jointly, they will be selecting the official…
Artist Profiles: Sinkane
Afro-Funk musician Ahmed Gallab, better known as Sinkane, was born in London to Sudanese parents. He grew up in Ohio and currently lives in New…
Intoxicating Rhythms from Guadeloupe, Martinique and Beyond
Various Artists – Cadence Revolution (Strut Records, 2020) Strut Records is releasing tomorrow the second volume of gratifyingly contagious tropical dance music from the French-speaking…
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2020 Lineup
Some of the finest flamenco acts from Spain are set to perform at Chicago Flamenco Festival in February and March 2020. Festival program: Friday, February…
APAP 2020: “Risk and Resilience” Part II
Part II: The Stand-Outs, APAP Global Music Showcases The seriously fun part during APAP’s annual conference in New York City is deciding which showcases to…
Visa For Music 2020 Showcase Call for Submissions
The 7th edition of Visa For Music, the professional music market and festival focused on African and Middle-Eastern music, is now accepting submissions. The conference…
Artist Profiles: Haitian Band Lakou Mizik
Lakou Mizik is an ensemble of Haitian musicians formed after the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. The group includes elder legends and rising young musicians, united to…
Celebrated South African Artist Joseph Shabalala, Founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Dies at 78
Joseph Shabalala, the founder of one of South Africa’s most successful acts, Ladysmith Black Mamabazo, winner of several world music Grammy awards, died today, February…