Artist Profiles: Christine Balfa
Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Christine Balfa is the daughter of the legendary Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa. She is also the leader of Balfa Toujours. She…
Mauritanian Artist Daby Toure Winner of World Music Category in the International Songwriting Competition
Paris-based Mauritanian musician and songwriter Daby Toure is the winner of the International Songwriting Competition in the World [music] category. Dino Miranda from Maputo in…
¡Globalquerque! 2017 Announces First Acts
World music festival ¡Globalquerque! has announced the first set of acts set to perform this year. The festival is scheduled for September 22 & 23,…
Reggae Star Max Romeo to Appear in Africa Oyé’s 25th Anniversary Festival
Music festival Africa Oyé has announced that roots reggae legend Max Romeo will be performing at its 25th Anniversary festival. Africa Oyé 2017 takes place…
Artist Profiles: Chris Thile
Chris Thile was born in Santa Mónica (California) on February 2, 1981. He’s a renowned mandolin virtuoso who has performed since a very young…
Flamenco Award-Winners Gala in Seville
The Flamenco Viene Del Sur 2017 will present winners of the influential Festival de las Minas de la Unión flamenco contest. The artists are…
Den Store Stuten Uncovers the Folk Music of Åseral
Mari Ormberg and singer Kari Røyinlid-Song – Den Store Stuten Fiddler Mari Ormberg and singer Kari Røyinlid have released an album of folk tunes from…
Earth Festival and Roots Music in Northern Castile
The ancient towns of Tabanera del Cerrato and Villahán in the Spanish province of Palencia in northern Spain will host an “earth festival” called Festival…
Artist Profiles: Chris Stout
Shetland fiddler Chris Stout is one of the finest fiddlers of his generation in the UK. Stout was best known as a frontline member of…
Passionate Songs and Infectious Afro-Cuban and Senegalese Rhythms
Orchestra Baobab – Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng (Word Circuit WC092, 2017) It’s no surprise that ‘Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng’, the new album by Senegalese band…