Gurdjieff Ensemble – Zartir (ECM Records, 2023) The Gurdjieff Ensemble’s latest offering is Zartir. The album’s title is derived from the works of Paghtasar Dpir,…
Zartir, an Exquisite Album that Celebrates the Best of Armenian Culture
Tag: world music
Savannah Music Festival 2024 Announces Tantalizing World Music Concerts
The Savannah Music Festival, a world-class, multi-genre event, has announced a set of exciting world music concerts at the peak of spring. From March 28…
Cabra, New Expressions Grounded in Spanish Folk Traditions
Cabra – Cabra, Vol.1 (Segell Microscopi, 2024) After three immensely enjoyable years of careful crafting, without any rush, as is Cabra’s preference, they have announced…
Sodade State of Mind in Vindo Bodona’s “Dis Mois”
Cape Verde’s Vindo Bodona captures the signature sweet/melancholy feel of his homeland’s music on “Dis Mois.”
Jonathan Silva Shares Ainda Cabe Sonhar Video
Brazilian artist Jonathan Silva has released a music video of the song “Ainda Cabe Sonhar” (Still Dreaming). Silva, from Espírito Santo, based in São Paulo,…
Adriana Calcanhotto’s Joyous and Spontaneous Songs grounded in Brazilian Tradition
Adriana Calcanhotto – Errante (Modern Recordings, 2023) Adriana Calcanhotto’s 13th studio album, Errante, present a wide range of styles. From bossa nova to samba-canção, xote,…
The Trials of Cato to Showcase at Folk Alliance International 2024
(headline image: The Trials of Cato – photo by Esme Mai) Innovative Welsh folk music act The Trials of Cato is set to perform at…
Amghar Unveils the enduring influence of Tuareg Icon Abdallah Oumbadougou
Abdallah Oumbadougou – Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol. 1 (Petaluma Records, 2024) The album Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – Vol.…
Shahid Parvez to Perform at Roulette in New York City
Shahid Parvez is set to perform on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00pm at Roulette in New York City The world-renowned Shahid Parvez, one of…
Dan Bau, the One-String Zither of Vietnam
The dan bau is a one-string zither native to Vietnam. Initially, the dan bau had only four components: a bamboo cylinder, a wooden stick, half…