Artist Profiles: Hope Masike
Hope Masike is a Zimbabwean vocalist, mbira player, percussionist, songwriter, fashion designer, painter and dancer. She is known as “The Princess of Mbira” and her…
Artist Profiles: Monoswezi
Monoswezi is a multinational collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. Monoswezi was formed thanks to a cultural exchange program between Africa…
Artist Profiles: Matuto
Matuto is a blues and Brazilian music collective based in New York City. Guitarist Clay Ross and accordionist Rob Curto formed the band in 2009.…
Artist Profiles: Cha Wa
New Orleans brass band Cha Wa was created in 2014 by bandleader and drummer Joe Gelini. Gelini was attracted by the Mardi Gras Indians tradition.…
Carnegie Hall Announces Free World Music and Classical Concerts at Bryant Park in New York
Carnegie Hall has announced a series of free concerts on Fridays at Bryant Park, July 12 – August 9, 2019. The five concerts will present…
A Thrilling Night of Modern Cajun Music
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – 30 Years Live (Valcour Records, 2019) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys celebrated its 30th anniversary with an…
Artist Profiles: Refugees for Refugees
Refugees for Refugees is a Belgium-based ensemble that includes musicians from Syria, Tibet, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Belgium who are united by their aspiration to…
Artist Profiles: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino
Renowned Italian band Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino was created by writer Rina Durante in 1975. It is one of Italy’s most reputable and longest-standing traditional music…
Joe’s Pub in New York City Reveals Upcoming World Music Concerts
New York City venue Joe’s Pub will be presenting a diverse set of world music and jazz in the next weeks. Highlights include: Nnenna Ogwo…
Moving Songs of Peace and Justice
Various Artists – World Peace (Putumayo, 2019) Putumayo World Music releases today its compilation World Peace. The set contains stimulating songs by well-known artists in…