Interview with Greek Lyra Virtuosa Kelly Thoma
Greek musician Kelly Thoma has recently released an album titled “7Fish” where she showcases the mesmerizing sound of her modified lyra. Thoma’s exquisite modal…
Rocky Dawuni Releases “Nairobi” Music Video Filmed in Kenya
Ghanaian Afro-Reggae star Rocky Dawuni has released a new music video titled “Nairobi”. This song appears on Dawuni’s 2015 album “Branches of the Same Tree.”…
Guitarists Beppe Gambetta and Tony McManus Release Round Trip
Renowned acoustic guitarists Beppe Gambetta and Tony McManus a new album titled Round Trip (Borealis). Beppe Gambetta was born in Genoa, Italy in 1955. He’s…
Soul of the Soulman
Wee Willie Walker If Nothing Ever Changes (Little Village Foundation, 2015) Do-overs are a rare thing in life. Likewise, we might sit and politely listen…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2015: 18 years of global sound, diversity and celebration!
The annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) is now in its 18th edition, and featured 24 bands from around the planet.…
Deep Rooted Russian Folk Songs
(SKMR-107, 2014) Russian artist Vasily Evhimovich presents a collection of deeply traditional songs from various parts of Russia. This is very basic folk music featuring…
Novalima to Perform Free Concert at Skirball Cultural Center’s 2015 Sunset Concerts
Peruvian band Novalima is set to perform on Thursday, August 27, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. This concert concludes the…
How world music bands build collective vision, promote indigenous culture and yet adapt to changing times
The 18th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 music festivals by Songlines magazine, delivered…
Frigiliana 3 Culturas Festival Announces 2015 Program
World music festival Frigiliana 3 Culturas (Frigiliana 3 Cultures Festival) will take place between August 27 and 30 in the town of Frigiliana in…
Trio Balkan Strings to Perform at Ashkenaz
Serbian act Trio Balkan Strings is set to perform at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center in Berkeley, California, on Thursday, August 13. The guitar…