Recreation of the Russian Bard Tradition
Julia Vorontsova Over (Privet Records, 2016) Singer-songwriter Julia Vorontsova presents the Bard musical genre, a Russian musical from the Soviet Union era that mixes poetry…
Yiddish Songs from the Former Soviet Union
Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi City of the Future – Yiddish Songs from the Former Soviet Union (ARC Music EUCD 2617) Yale Strom is a…
Best World Music Albums of 2015
World Music Central presents the list of Best World Music albums of 2015 in alphabetical order. Ana Alcaide – Tales of Pangea (ARC Music),…
The Emergence of Alba’s Edge
Alba’s Edge Run to Fly (Paddledoo Music, 2015) Run to Fly is one of the great Celtic music discoveries of 2015. This indie debut album…
IndiEarth xChange 2015: conference and showcase of world music and indie acts in India
The annual IndiEarth xChange, with four editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…
Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2016
Afro-Portuguese artist Lura reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2016. 1 Lura – Herança (Lusafrica) 2 Sam Lee &…
The Masters of Scottish Folk
One of the best compilations released late last year is The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Folk. The 2-CD set includes an impressive roster of…
Vilma Timonen Quartert Announces Nepalese Tour
Kantele innovator Vilma Timonen and her band, Vilma Timonen Quartet (VTQ), will be touring Nepal starting today. On January 7-9, VTQ will be playing…
A Musical Pangea
Ana Alcaide & Gotrasawala Ensemble Tales of Pangea (ARC Music EUCD 2601, 2015) Not content with her regular challenge of utilizing her good classical violin…
Numinous Music-Newer Sounds to Present World Music Showcase in New York
A world music showcase presented by Numinous Music-Newer Sounds will take place on Thursday, January 14th, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., at…