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…
Artist Profiles: Agatsuma
The 14-year-old winner of the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-Shamisen Competition, held at the Kanagicho in the Aomori Prefecture, began his studies of the instrument at the…
Artist Profiles: Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
In the 2002-2003 season, Jazz at Lincoln Center inaugurated a new ensemble, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO). Led by pianist Arturo O’Farrill – son of…
Artist Profiles: Afro Cuban All Stars
The Afro-Cuban All Stars were brought together by musical director Juan de Marcos González (leader of the son group Sierra Maestra and mastermind behind the…
Kora Trailblazer Sona Jobarteh to Perform at Africa Oyé 2016
Sona Jobarteh, the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a West African Griot family, is set to perform on June 18 at Africa Oyé…
Artist Profiles: Afro Celt Sound System
Afro Celt Sound System are widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and pioneering groups to emerge from the increasingly eclectic cross-cultural experimentation at…
Roberto Tombesi Releases Northern Adriatic Melodeon Album
Italian musician Roberto Tombesi has a new album titled In ‘sta via. Tombesi is one of catalysts of the Italian folk revival. He founded Calicanto,…
Haitian Roots Band Lakou Mizik Begins North American Tour
One of the finest Haitian roots music bands, Lakou Mizik, is currently in North America on tour. The band is promoting its new album Wa…
Songs of Exultation and sorrow through the Flamenco Prism
Josemi Carmona & Javier Colina – De Cerca (Universal Music Spain, 2016) Flamenco meets jazz in this intimate collaboration between flamenco guitarist Josemi Carmona and…
Estonian Trance Folk
Maarja Nuut – Une Meeles (Maarja Nuut, 2016) Une Meeles dwells in the zone between Estonian contemporary folk music, the experimental and ambient-trance music. Fiddler,…
Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2016
Turareg musician Bombino continues to dominate the Transglobal World Music Chart with a repeat number 1 spot in June 2016. 1. Bombino – Azel (Partisan…