Artist Profiles: Talvin Singh
Talvin Singh was born in London in the early 1970s; as a young boy he was inspired to play tabla on his grandmother’s knees upon…
Artist profiles: Take 6
Take 6 took roots in 1980 as an a cappella gospel group formed by Claude McKnight at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Mark Kibble heard…
The Forward-Thinking Latvian Roots Music of Iļģi
Iļģi – Tur Kur Mīti (Ilgi, 2017) Iļģi, Latvia’s finest contemporary folk music ensemble has released Tur Kur Mīti (Where Myths Dwell), its 15th album.…
Cross Cultural Respect and Masterfully Crafted Symphonic and World Music on Awakening Beyond
Tina Turner, Dima Orsho, Ani Choying, Regula Curti, Sawani Shende Sathaye and Mor Karbasi – Awakening Beyond (Beyond Singing, 2017) Awakening Beyond is a stunning…
Last Day of Flamencos y Mestizos on December 17
Singers Alfredo Tejada, Alicia Gil and Eva Mengibar are set to perform tonight, December 17 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The show is the…
Les Moncada Chats with Joe Conzo Sr. Author and Tito Puente’s Best Friend
I feel that each musician has their own personality that goes hand in hand with the instrument they play; I also feel each musician…
Robert Browning Associates Announces Winter/Spring 2018 World Music Shows in New York City
Renowned world music presenter Robert Browning has announced the artists that are scheduled to perform in New York City during the winter/spring 2018 season. The…
Tango Vocalist Mariel Martínez to Present New Album “Templanza” in Madrid
Acclaimed tango singer Mariel Martínez is set to perform the music from her new album on January 9, 2018 at Teatro La Luz Philips…
Towersey Festival 2018 Announces First Headliners
Towersey Festival has announced the names of the first headliners scheduled to perform in 2018. The set includes The Proclaimers, Richard Thompson, Sharon Shannon and…
Flamencos y Mestizos Series to Present El Ingueta and Fernando Jiménez Torres on December 16
Madrid-born flamenco cantaor (singer) El Ingueta, a member of Los Rubios Family, and Seville dancer Fernando Jiménez Torres, winner of El desplante 2017 at La…