Artist Profiles: Courtney Granger
Courtney Granger is a virtuoso fiddler, guitarist and outstanding singer. He was born in Eunice, Louisiana. Granger is Christine Balfa’s cousin and was the youngest…
World Music Sunset Concerts 2017 at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
The Skirball Cultural Center has announced the 21st season of its yearly free summer performances, Sunset Concerts. Coinciding with the Skirball’s latest exposition, Paul Simon:…
Songhoy Blues to Release ‘Résistance’ in June 2017
Malian band Songhoy Blues is set to release its to release its second album ‘Résistance’ (Transgressive Records) in June. The recording features guest appearances from…
Artist Profiles: Cosmas Magaya
Cosmas Magaya was born in 1953 in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Zimbabwe. He played the mbira since he was a child and was an acclaimed performer and teacher.…
Artist Profiles: Corrina Hewat
Singer, harp player, composer and arranger Corrina Hewat was born in Edinburgh on December 21st, 1970. Over the past years Corrina has attracted attention…
Flamenco Star Miguel Poveda to Perform at Los Conciertos de la Muralla de Alcalá de Henares 2017
Flamenco icon Miguel Poveda is one of the acts set to perform at Los Conciertos de la Muralla de Alcalá de Henares 2017. The concert…
Sabrina Malheiros To Release Album in Summer of 2017
Brazilian vocalist Sabrina Malheiros has announced the release of a new album. The recording will come out this summer and will feature her father Alex…
Artist Profiles: Cornel Pewewardy
Cornel Pewewardy (flute and vocals) is the lead singer of the Alliance West Singers. Dr. Pewewardy was born in Lawton Oklahoma of Comanche and Kiowa…
Artist Profiles: Connie Dover
Connie Dover is an acclaimed singer specialized in the traditional music of Great Britain and Ireland. Her remarkable voice and inspired arrangements have earned her…
South Africa’s Afrika Mamas to perform live at New Orleans Essence Festival 2017
The 7-piece all-female a capella group Afrika Mamas from South Africa will appear live at New Orleans Essence Festival 2017 (June 29-July 2) together with…