Artist Profiles: Nickel Creek
Nickel Creek was one of the hottest acts on the acoustic circuit in the early 2000s. They toured with Lyle Lovett, backed Dolly Parton and…
Vodoun Gods on the Slave Coast
Vodoun Gods on the Slave Coast (Sublime Frequencies SF089, 2014) is a documentary film by Hisham Mayet. The movie was shot in January 2011 during…
Artist Profiles: Newpoli
Newpoli is a group of skilled musicians who specialize in southern Italian folk music, primarily from the regions of Campania and Puglia. Their music crosses…
Sarod Titans Meet the Western Violin
Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Elmira Darvarova – Peace Worshipers (Affetto Records AF1706, 2017) Two of the world’s great…
The Serene Gift of the Flute
Tony Duncan – Purify (Canyon Records CR-7209, 2017) Purify is the new album by American Indian musician Tony Duncan. He plays peaceful, meditative music on…
Artist Profiles: Pepe Habichuela
José Antonio Carmona Carmona, better known as Pepe Habichuela, was born in Granada (Spain) in 1944. The guitar has always been present in the Habichuela…
Artist Profiles: Trad.Attack!
Trad.Attack! members, Sandra Vabarna, Jalmar Vabarna and Tõnu Tubli have been good friends for a long time, and have been involved in the Estonian music…
Estonian Act Trad.Attack! On Tour in the United States
Estonian Neo-Folk Trio Trad.Attack! is currently touring the United States. Trad.Attack! includes Sandra Vabarna, Jalmar Vabarna and Tõnu Tubli, musicians dedicated to carrying the folk…
globalFEST Announces a Series of World Music Awards
globalFEST, the world music showcase held annually in New York City, has announced the creation of a series of awards that acknowledge leaders of professional…
Journey to Korean Music Celebrates 10th Year in 2017
“Journey to Korean Music,” a platform that presents the music and culture of Korea to world music professionals from around the globe will be celebrating…