WOMEX 2019 Announces Showcase and Conference Jury and Club Summit Curator
World Music Expo, WOMEX, has announced the members of the jury that will review showcase and conference proposals for the 2109 edition. WOMEX 2019 will…
Artist Profiles: Yeni Turku
Yeni Turku was formed in 1978 in Ankara. Their music combines traditional and ethnic songs that appeal to all generations, making old songs new. It…
Artist Profiles: Maurice Kirya
Maurice Kirya is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Uganda. Kirya likes to call his music fusion soul because of the way he fuses African percussions,…
The Diverse Background of Jai Uttal
Jai Uttal – Spirit Room: A Retrospective (Free Spirit/Triloka, 2000) Jai Uttal is a veteran musician and singer-songwriter from New York, and this album reflects…
The Better Musical Paradises of Javier Ruibal
Javier Ruibal – “Paraísos mejores” (Nuba Records, 2018) Javier Ruibal, one of Spain’s finest musical poets delivers another gem titled Paraísos mejores (better paradises). Ruibal…
Anita Aysola’s Captivating Wide Range of Influences
Anita Aysola – Beyond Our Dreams (Anita Aysola, 2018) Singer-songwriter and pianist Anita Aysola, an artist born in India and raised in the USA, bridges…
Malian Singer Sali Sidibé Dies at 59
Malian vocalist Sali Sidibé died on February 8, 2019 in Bamako at the age of 59. She was a significant artist from the Wassulu region…
Best Regional Roots Music Album 2018 Grammy Award Goes to Kalani Pe’a
No ‘Ane’i, the second album by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kalani Pe’a is the 2018 Grammy Award in the category of Best Regional Roots Music. This category…
Soweto Gospel Choir Wins the 2018 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album
The album Freedom by South African ensemble Soweto Gospel Choir is the winner of the 2018 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. Nominees Deran…
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Wins Best Tropical Latin Album 2018 Grammy Award
The album Anniversary by legendary New York City salsa band Spanish Harlem Orchestra is the winner of the Best Tropical Latin Album 2018 Grammy Award.…