Bab L’ Bluz is a musical group consisting of four members of Moroccan-French origin. The quartet was formed in 2018 with the intention of paying…
Artist Profiles: Moroccan Gnawa Blues Band Bab L’ Bluz
Tag: world fusion
Korean Music & Beyond with Gamin & Ensemble
On Friday, March 31, 2023, experience Korean Music & Beyond with the captivating master musician, Gamin, and her ensemble. This mesmerizing performance showcases traditional Korean…
Erol Josué Expertly Fuses Voodo Chants and Rhythms with Modern elements
Erol Josué – Pèlerinaj (2023) Erol Josué’s second album, Pèlerinaj (“pilgrimage” in Haitian Creole), is an 18-track exploration of voodoo, a religion that has been…
Sitarist Roopa Panesar seamlessly intertwines Indian Classical and Western Music
Roopa Panesar – Atma (2023) Roopa Panesar, a British-Asian musician, is set to release a new album in spring 2023 titled “Atma,” which translates to…
Tjango!’s Musical Portrait of the Winter Ambiance of Finalnd’s Northern Countryside
Tjango! – Pohjantähti (The North Star) On February 8th, 2023, Tjango! unveiled their latest album, Pohjantähti (The North Star), which evokes the ambiance of the…
Driss El Maloumi Unveils Oud and Percussion Project
Driss El Maloumi – Aswat (Contre-Jour / Zig Zag World, 2023) Moroccan musician and oud virtuoso Driss El Maloumi is set to release his latest…
Artist Profiles: African String Band 3MA
The trio known as 3MA is a contemporary ensemble of African world music, featuring three musicians who play diverse stringed instruments. Ballaké Sissoko from Mali…
Artist Profiles: Oud Player Driss El Maloumi
Berber oud player and composer Driss El Maloumi was born May 25, 1970, in Morocco. He grew up in the agadir area of southern Morocco.…
Drums, Beats, Rhythms: The Inaugural Edition of The Mahindra Percussion Festival Kicks Off in Bangalore This Weekend
The first edition of the Mahindra Percussion Festival kicks off in south India on March 18, 2023, with a spectacular range of performers from across…
Afro Celt Sound System Founder Simon Emmerson Dies at 67
On March 13, 2023, Simon Emmerson, a renowned English record producer, composer, and guitarist, passed away. Emmerson was born on March 12, 1956, and had…