The band Altin Gün, based in the Netherlands, has secured the top spot on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of May 2023…
Altin Gün Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for May 2023
Tag: world fusion
Artist Profiles: Moroccan Singer Abir el Abed
Abir el Abed, a renowned singer born in Tangier, Morocco in 1992, hails from a family with a deep appreciation for the arts. At the…
Artist Profiles: Vocalist and Songwriter Mor Karbasi
Mor Karbasi was born April 23, 1986, in Jerusalem. She is an Israeli singer-songwriter currently residing in Seville, Spain. She is renowned for her musical…
Global Mashup Concerts Return to Queens, New York in 2023
Flushing Town Hall, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has announced the return of its popular world music series, the Global Mashups, after a hiatus of three years.…
Foltrokica rooted in Argentine folk poetry, psychedelic rock and electronics
Santiago Córdoba – En Otros Lugares (Sounds and Colours, 2019) Santiago Córdoba’s second solo album, En Otros Lugares, was released in 2019. The album blends…
The Kamancha, the Ancient Spiked Fiddle of Persia and Central Asia
(headline image: Anatolia Azeri Kamancha AAK-304 by Arslan) The kamancha is a bowed stringed musical instrument that has garnered widespread use in diverse regions of…
Mehmet Polat Launches First Single ‘Introspection’ From New Album “Embodied Poetry”
Mehmet Polat, a renowned ud player and composer, has announced the release of his latest album, Embodied Poetry, on June 23, 2023. As a preview,…
Along the Silk Road, an Intersection of European, Asian, and Chinese Musical Traditions
Osuna – Along the Silk Road (Uren Production, 2023) The work titled “Along the Silk Road” is an exceptional artistic production by the world music…
Groupa Explore the Fascinating Music of the Iberian Peninsula
Groupa – Kind of Folk – Vol. 4 Iberia (All Ice Records, 2023) Groupa, the renowned Swedish folk music group, have released their fourth album…
Artist Profiles: Pianist Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka
Dr. Tanya Ekanayaka, an accomplished composer-pianist of Sri Lankan-British origin, has garnered worldwide recognition for her extensive repertoire of published solo piano works. Her exceptional…