KCRW’s World Festival Announces 2017 Lineup
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced program for the 19th season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The event is a partnership between…
Leading American Roots Festival Sneak Peek with MerleFest on the Road
MerleFest, the popular American roots music festival founded by influential musician Doc Watson will offer music fans a sneak peek of this spring’s festival with…
Roots Music at Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 in Spain
The Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 will take place March 31 – April 1 at the racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, in southern Spain. The…
Srdjan Beronja’s World Music Gallery
Srdjan Beronja – Sounds of the East Music from the Balkans, India & the Middle East (ARC Music EUCD2696, 2017) When music listeners and explorers…
Kalani Pe’a Wins Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy Award
E Walea (Kalani Pe’a Music) by Hawaiian artist Kalani Pe’a is the winenr of the Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 59th Annual Grammy…
Sarah Jarosz Wins Best Folk Album Grammy Award
The album Undercurrent (Sugar Hill Records) by Sarah Jarosz is the winner of the Best Folk Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…
Fantastic Negrito Wins Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy Award
The album The Last Days Of Oakland by Fantastic Negrito (Believe Global/Blackball Universe) is the winner of the Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 59th…
Acclaimed Tuvan Throat Singing Ensemble Alash to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
Renowned Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash is set to perform this Thursday, February 16 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Alash’s musicians are maestros…
Bobby Rush Wins Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award
The album Porcupine Meat by Bobby Rush (Rounder Records) is the winner of Best Traditional Blues at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other finalists…
O’Connor Band Wins Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award
The album Coming Home (Rounder Records) by O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor is the winner of Best Bluegrass Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.…