Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Shakuhachi Traveler
Rodrigo Rodriguez is globetrotting musician and composer. Born in Argentina, he’s lived in Japan and Spain. Although he plays various musical instruments, his main device…
Dom Flemons at Symphony Space, New York
Introducing himself on January 16, 2020 at Symphony Space (New York), Dom Flemons called himself “The American Songster”. A songster, he reminded us, plays all…
Bokanté Announces U.S. Tour
World music prodigy Bokanté has announced its United States tour 2020. Their second album “What Heat ,” was a nominee for Best World Music album…
The World Music Institute Reveals January-June 2020 Season
New York City’s World Music Institute (WMI) has announced the artists set to perform during its January-June 2020 season. Selected by Artistic Director Brian Keigher,…
Artist Profiles: Leyla McCalla
Leyla McCalla is a Haitian-American artist born on October 3, 1985 in New York City, United States. Leyla sings in French, Haitian Creole and English,…
Elegant and Virtuosic Solo Album by Seamus Egan
Seamus Egan – Early Bright (THL Records, 2020) American multi-instrumentalist and composer Seamus Egan has just released Early Bright, his first solo album in 23…
Artist Profiles: Bozhychi
Ukrainian folk ensemble Bozhychi was formed on January 7, 1999 The name of the group Bozhychi comes from the name of the pre-Christian God, which…
Guinean Bongo Sidibe to Present New Album Root Boy – Pon pon pon
Bongo Sidibe and The Tontons with Duniya Dance and Drum Company are set to perform on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Ashkenaz Music in Berkeley,…
Angelique Kidjo’s Celia Wins 2020 World Music Album Grammy Award
The album Celia, Angelique Kidjo’s tribute to Celia Cruz, is the 2020 Best World Music Album Grammy Award winner. Other winners in world music-related categories…
Sounds of Siberia at the Rubin Museum
Yuliyana Krivoshapkina and Nachyn Choreve Rubin Museum, New York January 10, 2020 What a terrific concert Yuliyana Krivoshapkina and Nachyn Choreve gave at The Rubin…