The Masterful Irish Craft of Usher’s Island
Usher’s Island – Usher’s Island (Vertical Records, 2017) Usher’s Island is a new superband that brings together some of the greatest contemporary Irish folk music…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 4
2017 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 3
Artist Profiles: Stella Chiweshe
Stella Rambisai Chiweshe was one of the first African women to enter the male dominated world of the mbira (Zimbabwean sanza or thumb piano). Stella…
Cuban Punto Inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO announced today that Cuban punto is inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Punto is the poetry…
Zauli Music and Dance Inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In a December 16, 2017 press release UNESCO announced that Zauli (Zaouli in French) music and dance is inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 2
Winners of The 2nd Annual Russian World Music Awards Announced
Best World Music Band – Seven Eight Band Experimental Award – Nadishana Best Authentic Band – Merema Newcomer Award – Karelia Best Video – Otava…
2017 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 1
It’s that time of year when World Music Central gives our readers the skinny on what’s out there for the music lover on your list.…
Cavaquinho and Braguinha Marvels
Júlio Pereira – Praça do Comércio (Tradisom, 2017) Praça do Comércio is a beautifully-packaged album + book by Portuguese multi-instrumentalist Júlio Pereira. He’s one of…