Lautari’s Avant-Garde Folk Music
Lautari – Vol. 67 Live 2014 (Wodzirej, 2015) Polish chamber ensemble Lautari recreates folk music traditions using contemporary music techniques. The album title Vol.67 refers…
Manara’s Superbly-Crafted Sudanese Essence
Alsarah & The Nubatones – Manara (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2016) Manara is the new album by an American world music band called Alsarah & The Nubatones.…
Rokia Traoré to Perform at Symphony Space
Acclaimed Malian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré is set to perform on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Symphony Space in New York City. Rokia…
Elza Soares Announces European Tour in November 2016
Iconic Brazilian vocalist Elza Soares will be touring Europe in November 2016. Her most recent album is the critically acclaimed The Woman at the End…
Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre
Joe Bonamassa – Joe Bonamassa Live at the Greek Theatre (J & R Adventures, 2016) Badass rocker and blues man Joe Bonamassa is back.…
L&T: Brad Mehldau
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. Vocal…
KCRW 89.9 FM & Afro Funke’ to Present “Africa Rising” in Los Angeles
Radio station KCRW 89.9 FM and Afro Funke’ will present the African world music showcase “Africa Rising” Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Ford Theatres…
Indian Maestros Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar at Duke Performances October 8
Indian classical music masters Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar are set to perform at Duke University’s Page Auditorium on Saturday, October 8th. Zakir Hussain is…
Six Latin Music Acts at Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance 2016
Six Latin music acts are scheduled to perform at the Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance. The festival takes place on Thursday,…
Mundial Montreal Announces 2016 Program
Mundial Montreal world music market, a showcase and conference held in Montreal, revealed the Mundial Montreal “Music Without Borders” 2016 program. The festival will open…