Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Melodic Kora Designs
Kane Mathis – Counterpoints (2017) American composer and multi-instrumentalist Kane Mathis has been a student and player of the West African kora for many years.…
‘Music can definitely pave the way to a peaceful, happy world’ – Sitar Artist Nikhil Patwardhan
Nikhil Patwardhan has released six albums of Indian classical music – and is also an electrical engineer. He shares his unusual story in this interview,…
Dónal Lunny to Receive Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award
Acclaimed Irish musician Dónal Lunny will receive a Folk Alliance International Lifetime Achievement Award a during a special ceremony held during The ExChange, a Micro-Conference…
Artist Profiles: Mercan Dede
World Beat musician and producer Arkin Ilicali, better known as Mercan Dede, cleverly fuses the Eastern spiritual traditions of Sufi music with the contemporary sounds…
Timelessly Crafted Welsh Songs
Gwyneth Glyn – Tro (bendigedig BENDI1, 2017) Tro is the first release on a new label called bendigedig which is dedicated to Welsh music talent.…
Artist Profiles: Sachal Ensemble
The Sachal Ensemble was formed by Izzat Majeed, a Pakistani investor and hedge fund manager who became a philanthropist and music producer. Born in Lahore…
Sitar Maestro Nishat Khan to Perform in New York City
Ustad Nishat Khan, one of India’s finest sitar players, is set to perform on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Merkin Concert Hall in New York…
Pakistan’s Sachal Ensemble Announces First North American Tour
Pakistani 10-piece Sachal Ensemble will be touring the United States for the first time during October and November 2017. The group, formed by philanthropist and…
Rare 1976 Album by Hermeto Pascoal & Grupo Vice Versa Reissued
Viajando Com O Som, The Lost ’76 Vice-Versa Studio Session by groundbreaking Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal will be available later this year. Viajando…
Azymuth Announce European Tour 2017
Brazilian jazz-funk band Azymuth will be touring Europe in October. Ivan, Alex and Kiko will be presenting material from their latest album Fênix, along with…