Alluring Afro-Roots and Funk from Dawn Drake and ZapOte
Dawn Drake and ZapOte – Nightshade (Dawn Drake, 2019) Nightshade is the new album from American bassist, percussionist, vocalist and composer Dawn Drake and her…
Artist Profiles: Julio Zelaya
Julio Zelaya is one of the most important contemporary composers in Central America. He plays original compositions using the unique Honduran garifuna rhythms and exposes…
Artist Profiles: Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent was born July 13 1962 in Kirksville, Missouri. Vincent was raised on bluegrass first taking the stage with her family’s band the Sally…
Artist Profiles: Habib Khan
Pandit Habib Khan is regarded as one of the best sitar players in the world today. He was born into a family of musicians and…
Artist Profiles: Erdal Erzincan
In Turkey, Erdal Erzincan is often considered one the most outstanding exponents of the Anatolian tradition. He has worked extensively with baglama legend Arif Sag…
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Announces 2020 Festivals
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has announced the dates of its two annual festivals to be held in 2020. The spring edition…
The Garifuna Collective Tops the November 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart
Aban from Belize-based The Garifuna Collective is the Transglobal World Music Chart’s number one album in November 2019. The Garifuna Collective has performed in over…
A Beautiful Journey Through the Musics of the Middle East
Mehdi Rajabian – Middle East (Sony Music, 2019) Middle Eastern is the latest album from Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer Mehdi Rajabian. The album is dedicated…
Award-Winning Czech Fiddler Jitka Šuranská Dies at 41
Czech Violinist and winner of three Anděl Awards, Jitka Šuranská passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 after a severe cancer illness. Jitka Šuranská had…
Extraordinary Final Recording from Rachid Taha
Rachid Taha – Je Suis Africain (Naïve/Believe, 2019) Rachid Taha, a leading figure in modern Algerian and French music died in late 2018. Je Suis…