The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival Reveals 2015 Program
The 14th Annual Small World Music Festival is set to take place from September 24th to October 4th, 2015 in Toronto. The lineup includes celebrated…
Striking cross-pollination of francophone Maritime Canada
Vishtèn Terre Rouge (Les Editions Du Corfus, 2015) Canadian trio Vishtèn celebrates the musical traditions of Prince Edward Island and the francophone Magdalen Islands on…
Remastered 1962 Recordings Made by Alan Lomax in Grenada Now Available
Music for Work and Play: Carriacou, Grenada, 1962 (Global Jukebox GJ1017) is the title of the newly released album featuring recordings made by Alan Lomax…
King Jammy Reggae Anthology to Be Released July 24
Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng, a 2 CD/DVD reggae set from influential producer King Jammy is set for release July 24, 2015 on VP Records’…
The Afro Roots World Music Festival Returns to Miami in August 2015
The 16th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is scheduled for August 6-8, 2015. This year’s program includes local, regional and international acts, including headliners…
Rosanne Cash to Celebrate The Southern Thread at Carnegie Hall
American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a 4-concert Perspectives series titled The Southern Thread, a unique residency that celebrates her deep connection to Southern roots…
Mestizo Band Churupaca to Perform at Konex Cultural Center
Argentine world music band Churupaca is set to perform on Thursday July 30 at 21:00 at the Konex Cultural Center. Churupaca was formed in the…
Irresistible Cajun Border Crossings
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Voyageurs (Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 2015) Accordionist, singer-songwriter and composer Steve Riley continues to take Cajun music…
Lourdes Pastor Releases “Telón Telonero” Music Video
One of the rising female flamenco vocalists, Lourdes Pastor, has released a music titled “Telón Telonero” featuring a song included in her new album,…
Taraf de Haïdouks’ Bewitching Virtuosity
Taraf de Haïdouks “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts” (Crammed Discs, 2015) With their new album “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts”, the finest Gypsy…