Ruken Yılmaz – Sê Çiya (self-release, 2022) “Sê Çiya” is the new album by Ruken Yılmaz, one of the most talented vocalists in Turkey’s Kurdish…
The Finely Crafted Music of Ruken Yılmaz
Tag: world fusion
Library of Congress: Fall Concert with Banda Magda
Library of Congress will present Banda Magda on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 pm. Led by Greek-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator Magda Giannikou, Banda…
Carlos Santana & Cindy Blackman Santana Join 2TSpark on “It’s My Body,” in Support of Women’s Reproductive Rights
In the historic tradition of using music to stimulate collective action, longtime musical collaborators and bandmates Tracy Blackman and Tina “Bean” Blaine (performing together as…
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2022 Program
The 29th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 22-25, 2022 in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The festival is named in part…
Minyo Crusaders Captured Live in the Netherlands
Minyo Crusaders – Live At Le Guess Who? (Mais Um, 2021) Celebrated Japanese band Minyo Crusaders recorded “Live At Le Guess Who?” in 2019 at…
World Music Showcase Mundial Montréal 2022 Announces More Artists
International showcase Mundial Montréal has announced another set of world music acts set to perform November 15-18, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. Following the unveiling of…
World Music Festival @ Taiwan Announces 2022 Artists
World Music Festival @ Taiwan 2022 will take place October 14-16 at the Taipei Dajia Riverside Park. Artist scheduled to perform include: Alena Murang, Malaysia…
Saath Saath, Trailblazing Ragas by Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia
Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia – Saath Saath (2022) Indian sitar maestro and composer Purbayan Chatterjee has teamed up with his friend, flute virtuoso and…
Artist Profiles: Rokia Koné
Rokia Koné was born on January 1, 1984, in Dioro, near Segu, Mali. Her musical interest began as a young child in the courtyard of…
Ancient Future Announces Live Video Premier on Elephant Appreciation Day
World fusion band Ancient Future has announced the live video premier of “Lustful Elephants Trumpet Spring on Elephant Appreciation Day. The YouTube broadcast will take…