Estonian Fiddler Maarja Nuut Touring the United States
Estonian fiddler and vocalist Maarja Nuut made her successful North American debut at Chicago’s World Music Festival last week. This week, Maarja is set…
Choice Music Selections to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
St. Tropez Lounge Music
Various St. Tropez: The Sex, The Beach, The Music (Petrol/EMI) This is an excellent compilation of lounge music, perfect for getting your party cozy and…
“To be a dancer is a never ending process” – flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño
Flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño from Sevilla has created more than 20 shows blending the different cultures of Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Morocco, India,…
Indian Fusion Powerhouse Indian Ocean to Perform Live in North Carolina
Celebrated Indo-rock band Indian Ocean is set to perform live on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at Green Hope High School Auditorium in Cary, North…
16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominations Announced
The Latin Recording Academy revealed today the nominations for the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov.…
Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba Release “Musow Fanga” Video
Malian world music sensation Bassekou Kouyaté has released a new music video titled “Musow Fanga”. The track appears in Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba’s…
Dizzyingly Good Gnawa Music
Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa Mazal (World Village, 2015) Aziz Sahmaoui & University of Gnawa return for another musical dip into the fiery depths…
Strange, Wonderful and Essential Reggae
Yabby You – Dread Prophecy (Shanachie Entertainment, 2015) My first encounter with the music of Yabby You was back in the vinyl days of…
Rhiannon Giddens to Perform at Duke
Celebrated American roots vocalist Rhiannon Giddens is set to perform on Friday, September 25 at Page Auditorium, Duke University. In February 2015, Giddens released…