World music conference WOMEX has announced the 2022 offWOMEX lineup. Among the limited number of slots available each year as part of WOMEX’s official showcases,…
offWOMEX 2022 World Music Showcase Program Revealed
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Artist Profiles: Oratnitza
Oratnitza is a Bulgarian world music group. The musicians share a love for both Bulgarian folklore and bass beats inspired by modern electronic music that…
Artist Profiles: Marco Mezquida
Award-winning pianist and composer Marco Mezquida was born on the island of Menorca, Spain, in 1987. He initiated his musical education at the age of…
Artist Profiles: Kalàscima
Italian band Kalàscima includes six friends from the deep Salento in southern Italy. They are one of the most innovative bands in the Italian world…
Italy’s World Music Competition Andrea Parodi Prize Reveals 2022 Finalists
Italy’s annual world music competition Premio Andrea Parodi has revealed the finalists that will compete the top awards October 13-15, 2022 in Cagliari. The finals…
Bulgarian Clarinet Maestro Ivo Papasov Wins WOMEX 2022 Artist Award
Internationally renowned world music and jazz clarinet virtuoso Ivo Papasov (Bulgaria) is the winner of the WOMEX 2022 Artist Award. Papasov grew up within the…
Flora Purim, Deeply Steeped in Brazilian Traditions
Flora Purim – If You Will (Strut Records, 2022) Trailblazing Brazilian singer Flora Purim is back with a superb, new album after 15 years. On…
Ethiopian Band QWANQWA To Launch U.S. Debut Tour
Ethiopia’s QWANQWA will make their North American debut this fall; embarking on their very first U.S. tour of 23 states over three months — including…
Accordionist Aliaksandr Yasinski Unveils International Debut ‘Hlybini’
Belarusian accordionist Aliaksandr Yasinski is set to release his debut album “Hlybini” (Riverboat Records). Yasinski plays without stylistic limitation. He describes the music on the…
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band Announce 2022 Tour Dates
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band will take their live show back on the road this summer and fall with an extensive tour of North American…