Driss El Maloumi – Aswat (Contre-Jour / Zig Zag World, 2023) Moroccan musician and oud virtuoso Driss El Maloumi is set to release his latest…
Driss El Maloumi Unveils Oud and Percussion Project
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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…
Son Cubano, the Essential Roots Music of Cuba
In the early 1900s, a musical fusion of Spanish guitars and African drumming emerged in eastern Cuba, giving birth to the vibrant and rhythmic genre…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival to Return in 2023
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is set to make a comeback in 2023. The event is scheduled for June 16-18, 2023, and will be…
Captain Planet x Jimena Angel Release New Single “Pambelé”
Captain Planet has teamed up with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to produce a classic Afro-Latin funk sound in his latest musical release. The song “Pambelé”…
Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2023 Schedule
The 2023 schedule for the Festival International de Louisiane has been officially released, featuring an array of exciting acts from various countries and regions around…
Artist Profiles – Flute and Strings Master Séamus Egan
Séamus Egan, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on July 1, 1969, in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, to Irish migrants Mike and Ann Egan. When…