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…
New Festival Fusión x Camarón to Celebrate Innovative Flamenco Artists
The first edition of the Fusion x Camarón festival will take place in San Fernando (Cadiz province, Spain) on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The event…
Interview with Habib Koite
Malian guitarist, vocalist and composer Habib Koité is back with an album titled Kharifa. He talks about his career and the new recording with World…
The Soulful Afro-Roots of Ajoyo
Ajoyo – War Chant (Shems Records, 2019) War chant is the new EP from New York-based Afro-roots band Ajoyo. Led by saxophonist Yacine Boularès, Ajoyo…
WOMAD Gran Canaria 2019 Set for November 7-10
World music festival WOMAD Gran Canaria-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will present 32 artists from four continents November 7-10, 2019 in Las Palmas de Gran…
Artist Profiles: Janusz Prusinowski Kompania
Janusz Prusinowski Kompania (formerly: Janusz Prusinowski Trio) is a Polish folk music ensemble. The group follows the traditions of village masters they learned from: Jan…
World Music Expo 2019 Opened with Arctic Fire – Pohjoiset tulet Show
The World Music Expo, WOMEX, opened its 2019 edition at the Tampere Hall in Finland on October 23, 2019. The opening show, titled Arctic Fire…
The Middle Eastern Aspect of Gordon Grdina
Gordon Grdina’s The Marrow – Ejdeha (Songlines Recordings, 2018) Ejdeha presents the Middle Eastern music side of Canadian guitarist and ud player Gordon Grdina. Here,…
SugaTree, Celtic Crossover from Australia
SugaTree – This Time (Two Tails, 2017) Australian band SugaTree combines Celtic music, folk rock, bluegrass and pop on This Time. The songs have pop…