Transfixing Songs of Russian Old Believers
Linas Rimša and Folk Group Arinushka Old Faith (Arc Music EUCD2492, 2014) Lithuanian keyboardist, programmer and composer Linas Rimša explores the music and dances of…
Celebrating Armenia Festival in New York During April 2015
In remembrance of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, Alwan and 3rd i NY have scheduled a special series presenting the persevering arts and culture…
International Songwriting Competition Reveals 2014 Finalists
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) revealed today the finalists for the 2014 competition. Selected from over 18,000 entries from 118 countries throughout the world, the…
Brazilian Vibes and Electronic Beats
Various Artists Trip do Brasil (Sony) Contemporary Brazilian music is unmatched in its ability to move people on the dance floor, and this classic compilation…
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc to Perform at Symphony Space in New York
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are set to perform on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Thalia Theater at Symphony Space in New York City. This concert…
A Voice Painting Sunlight
BBC Folk Awards 2015 Compilation to Be Released in April
Proper Records has announced the release of the annual compilation featuring tracks from the nominated artists for The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015. The…
Chinese Pipa Master Wu Man Celebrates 25 years in the United States
Twenty-five years after arriving to the United States, renowned pipa played Wu Man continues her long-lasting collaborations with some of today’s most innovative musicians…
Common Roots
Rocky Dawuni Branches of the Same Tree (Cumbancha, 2015) Cumbancha made a great choice by signing Afro-Roots singer-songwriter. He’s a Los Angeles-based Ghanaian artist that…
Chilled Out Mediterranean Music
Nicos Mediterraneo (Worldwide Records, 2011) This is an album for lovers of smooth ambient music. The 12 tracks provide for over an hour of chilled…