WOMEX, the leading world music expo, has announced the first wave of Official Showcase artists for its 31st edition, set to take place in Tampere,…
Back to Tampere: WOMEX 2025 Reveals First Set of Showcases
Tag: world fusion
Valtos and Elephant Sessions Reunite for a Summer Anthem
Valtos, the Skye-based electronic duo Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty, reunite with Highland folk-fusion group Elephant Sessions on the single “Bloom.” Following the success of…
Exceptional Accordionist Yegor Zabelov
(headline image: Yegor Zabelov – photo by Ana Maria Dinis) Belarusian musician Yegor Zabelov is widely recognized as one of the most innovative accordionists in…
Ports of Call: Toasaves Revives Flemish Song with a Global Sound
(headline image: Toasaves – Photo by Laura Soriano) Toasaves is a Belgian music collective founded in early 2021 by ud player and artistic director Tristan…
La Santa Cecilia preserves vital Mexican musical heritage
(headline image: La Santa Cecilia – Photo by Humberto Howard) Formed in Los Angeles in 2007, La Santa Cecilia is a Mexican American band known…
Future Sound, Present Pulse: Kizaba Bridges Afro-Futurism and Congolese Roots
Congolese artist Kizaba is a a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and 2024–2025 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. His afro-futuristic music is grounded in Afro-Congolese traditions yet propelled by electronic…
Gordan Electrifies Balkan Tradition with Radical Abstraction
(headline image: Gordan – Photo by Christoph Voy) Blending folklore with fierce experimentation, Gordan is a transnational trio (Serbia/Germany/Austria) that reimagines Balkan traditions through a…
Akram Abdulfattah, Innovative Fiddle Virtuoso Inspired by Masters of Arabic Classical Music
Palestinian-American violinist, composer, and producer Akram Abdulfattah (b. 1990) has earned international recognition for his genre-defying music and commitment to cultural dialogue. A Galilee native,…
Flute Awakening: Eliza Marshall’s Solo Debut Breathes New Life Into Global Minimalism
Eliza Marshall – New Birth (Real World X, 2025) Eliza Marshall unveils New Birth, her first solo EP. Best known for her work as a…
Almond Blossom in Bloom: Cristian de Moret Blends Bulería with Bold Vision
Cristian de Moret, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Huelva, continues to expand the boundaries of flamenco with each release. His latest single, “La Flor…