World Music Central presents its list of Best World Music albums of 2023 in alphabetical order. Additionally, we include the Best Rising Artists, Best Compilation…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2023
Tag: Aditya Prakash
Carnatic Music Maestro Aditya Prakash
Aditya Prakash, an award-winning vocalist known for his powerful and emotive voice, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He grew up in an artistic…
Aditya Prakash’s Musical Alchemy Revitalizes Ancient Ragas with Modern Resonance”
Aditya Prakash – Karnatik Roots (Yarlung Records, 2023) Aditya Prakash, a highly talented musician hailing from India, masterfully unveils seven mesmerizing ragas on his album…
A Beautiful Carnatic Voice for the Voiceless in Nature
Sushma Soma with Aditya Prakash – Home (2022) “Home” is the outstanding new album from Carnatic vocalist and composer Sushma Soma in collaboration with vocalist…
Artist Profiles: Sushma Soma
Sushma Soma is an award-winning Carnatic vocalist based in Singapore and Chennai, India. Sushma was bestowed the significant Young Artist Award, the highest honor for…
Digital APAP and globalFEST 2021: Silver Linings and Nimble Pivots
For the performing arts in America, two key annual events last month, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Conference APAPNYC.org and globalFEST’s Festival combined…
Aditya Prakash Releases New Song ‘Virahe’
Indian-American artist Aditya Prakash has released a new song titled ‘Virahe‘. The track features Giuliano Modareli on guitar. Aditya Prakash provides lyrical context: “She waits…
Best World Music Albums of 2020
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year in terms of world music releases. Whether you call it world music, global music, ethno, Trad, or…
NPR Music Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2021 Reveals Alumni Performers
New York world music showcase festival, globalFEST, has announced additional performances by former showcase artists for its 17th edition. These world music acts include Ukrainian…
globalFEST Partners with NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts for 2021 Edition
Influential world music showcase festival globalFEST will be held January 11 – 14, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulty of international travel affected globalFEST’s…