Beloved Festival Announces 2019 Lineup
Beloved Festival has announced the 2019 lineup. Although the festival artistic director goes on an unnecessary rambling tirade against the term world music in the…
The Remarkable Nigerian Guitar and Beats of Toby Foyeh and his Orchestra
Toby Foyeh and his Orchestra – Pirates of Africa (Kameleon Afrika Music, 2019) Nigerian world traveler Toby Foyeh is an excellent guitarist, charismatic vocalist and…
Absorbing Experimental Joiks from Torgeir Vassvik
Vassvik – Gákti (Heilo, 2019) Torgeir Vassvik has transformed traditional joik music from Samiland in Norway. His new album Gákti focuses on animism, which is…
Riad Abdel-Gawad – Words of Peace (Medan Elmusica, 2019)
Riad Abdel-Gawad – Words of Peace (Medan Elmusica, 2019) U.S.-based Egyptian composer, violinist and educator Dr. Riad Abdel-Gawad creates music that acknowledges the oneness of…
Artist Profiles: Collettivo Decanter
Collettivo Decanter was formed in Turin in 2012 by vibraphonist and keyboardist Marta Caldara (Syndone, Extremadura), guitarist Marco Perona (Mystical Trio), vocalist Alessia Galeotti (Jazz…
Tuscan Sea Tales of Pirates and Witches
Collettivo Decanter – Emilia d’Hercole (Visage Music, 2018) Emilia d’Hercole is the second album by Italian ensemble Collettivo Decanter. Emilia d’Hercole is dedicated to stories…
New Orleans Music Legend Dr. John Dies at 77
Influential New Orleans pianist and singer-songwriter Mac Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, died June 6, 2019 of a heart attack. “Malcolm John Rebennack Jr.—known…
Artist Profiles: Shono
Combining the traditions of Buryat-Mongolian, the sound of Siberia and rock music, Shono (wolf in Buryat) Band was found in 2014 by musician and throat…
Artist Profiles: Sattuma
Formed in 2003 in Petrozavodsk, Russian Karelia, Sattuma is a Russian Karelian neo-folk music band that plays both traditional as well as their own compositions…
WOMEX Announces First Set of 2019 World Music Showcases
The World Music Expo (WOMEX) has unveiled the first set of official jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform in Tampere, Finland, October 23 – 27,…