A Chat with Latin Percussionist and Writer Les Moncada
Interview by Marco Moncada The person behind the Latin music interviews for World Music Central and one of the co-creators of 10 Facebook Latin…
Global Fusion Artist Eljuri to Perform at Mundial Montreal 2015 This Week
Ecuadorian guitarist and vocalist Cecilia Villar Eljuri, better known as Eljuri, is set to perform this week at the influential Mundial Montréal world music…
Celebration of Strings of the Mediterranean and Beyond
Efrén López El Fill del Llop (Buda Musique, 2015) Spanish multi-instrumentalist Efrén López has released his first solo titled El Fill del Llop (the son…
Celtic Supergroup The Gloaming to Release New Album in February 2016
Real World Records has announced that 2, the new album from The Gloaming will be released on Friday, February 26 of 2016. The recording…
Spellbinding Kantele
Vilma Timonen Quartet “Drops” (Bafe’s Factory, 2015) Vilma Timonen Quartet is releasing their third album, Drops later this month. This superb ensemble from Finland fuses…
Los Cenzontles Release “El Sepulcro de Zapata” Music Video
Mexican trad roots ensemble Los Cenzontles has released its 4th single “El Sepulcro de Zapata” (The Tomb of Zapata) on video. The song “El…
Merlefest Announces Initial 2016 Lineup
MerleFest, one the leading American roots music festivals, announced the initial lineup for the 2016 edition of the festival. MerleFest 2016 is scheduled for…
The 30th Annual fRoots Critics Poll Announces 2015 Nominees
British publication fRoots magazine announced this morning the nominees for Album of the Year in the fields of folk, roots and world music. The…
New Orleans Legend Allen Toussaint Dies in Madrid at 77
Pianist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer Allen Toussaint passed away this morning, November 10, 2015 in Madrid after a live performance. Shortly after his concert…
Chucho Valdés: Irakere 40 American Tour Celebrates Legendary Afro-Cuban Jazz Band
Iconic Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Irakere, the seminal Afro-Cuban fusion band he founded in Havana with a North…