Letieres Leite (1959-2021) established the Orkestra Rumpilezz, a percussion and brass ensemble, in 2006. The group’s initial release garnered the Bravo! Award for Best Popular…
Artist Profiles: Orkestra Rumpilezz
Tag: world fusion
Africa Oyé Announces first set of performers for 2023 festival
Africa Oyé has revealed the first set of performers for its 2023 festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The lineup will include artists from Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,…
Cuatro Master Fabiola Méndez Celebrates Puerto Rican Traditions and Roots
Fabiola Méndez – Afrorriqueña (2021) Fabiola Méndez‘s new album “Afrorriqueña” is a musical tribute to the countryside (jíbaro) and African roots in Puerto Rican culture.…
Reissue of Rare Afro-Funk album
Remi Kabaka – Son of Africa (BBE Music, 2023 reissue) BBE Music is releasing a reissue of one of the most elusive and coveted Afro-Funk…
Artist Profiles: Master Sitarist Roopa Panesar
Roopa Panesar is regarded as one of the top sitarists to emerge from the UK’s Indian classical music scene. Her repertoire spans Indian classical, jazz,…
Tracing the Roots of Popular Song
Dave Soldier – Zajal (2019) In 2019, composer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Soldier released “Zajal,” a fascinating album that presented archaic verses and enlisted top-notch instrumentalists…
IndiEarth XChange to present CULTURAS 360° 4th Edition This Weekend
In an impressive display of global unity, the IndiEarth XChange in conjunction with 14 prominent world music festivals will present the 4th edition of CULTURAS…
Varied Treasures
I don’t know if continuing to review both singles and albums is doing anything to improve my already questionable writing skills, but it is opening…
World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup
French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…
Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023
“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…