TootArd Reaches Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Laissez Passer by Golan Heights band TootArd is the top album in February 2018 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. TootArd is an…
Alfredo Rodríguez’s Richly Textured Piano
Alfredo Rodríguez – The Little Dream (Mack Avenue MAC1130, 2018) The Little Dream showcases the talent of yet another Cuban piano star, Alfredo Rodríguez. This…
The Captivating Stories, Tunes and Imaginations of Teyr
Teyr – Far From The Tree (Sleight of Hand Records, 2016) Teyr has become of the finest groups in London contemporary folk music scene. The…
Finnish Electro-folk Band Okra Playground to Release Ääneni Yli Vesien
Helsinki-based band Okra Playground is set to release a new album in March 2018 titled Ääneni Yli Vesien. The group combines traditional Finnish musical instruments…
Tribute to Southern Louisiana Country Legend’s Hidden Treasures
Joel Savoy, Kelli Jones, Caleb Klauder, and Reeb Williams – Farewell, Alligator Man: A Tribute to the Music of Jimmy C. Newman (Valcour Records) Farewell,…
Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta Wins Best Tropical Latin Album at 60th Grammy Awards
Salsa Big Band by Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta is the winner of the Best Tropical Latin Album at the 60th Grammy Awards.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Wins the Best World Music Album at 60th Grammy Awards
Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration by South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 60th…
globalFEST: The New Golden Age of Latin Music Tour Begins February 2, 2018
American world music showcase producers globalFEST have announced a tour featuring some of the finest young Latin music artists based in the United States. The…
Malian Guitar Maestro Vieux Farka Touré to Perform in Carrboro
Celebrated Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is set to perform on Thursday, March 1st at 8 PM at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina.…
Impressive Live Recording by Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda
Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda – Live in Montreal (Telarc, 2017) Two great musicians in the world of jazz met in Montreal to deliver a formidable…