WOMEX, the largest international gathering of world music professionals, has announced a digital program ahead of the in-person conference and showcases. The digital part will…
WOMEX 2021 Unveils Digital Program
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Moshe Denburg’s Dreams in The Road Never Travelled
Tzimmes – The Road Never Travelled (Tzimmes, 2021) The Road Never Travelled is a colorful double album from Tzimmes, one of Canada’s leading Jewish music…
Artist Profiles: Madalitso Band
Madalitso Band is a fascinating duo from Malawi that performs traditional music with unconventional musical instruments. The artists use a 4-string acoustic guitar and foot…
Ancestral Spanish Sounds through a Progressive Music Lens
Tündra – Bastardüs (Nada Producciones, 2017) Bastardüs is the second album released by Tündra, one of Spain’s most innovative contemporary folk music bands. The musicians…
A Moving Portuguese Musical Tribute to Gandhi
Rão Kyao – Gandhi (Galileo Music Communication, 2021) Veteran Portuguese flute virtuoso and composer Rão Kyao continues to delight with his fantastic fusion of world…
Monsieur Doumani Tops the October 2021 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Pissourin from Cypriot trio Monsieur Doumani is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2021. Monsieur Doumani is…
Monsieur Doumani Reaches #1 at World Music Charts Europe in October 2021
Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin is the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in October 2021. Pissourin is the fourth album from acclaimed Cyprus-based…
Ballaké Sissoko Unveils Solo Kora Album “A Touma”
Kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a second album in 2021 titled “A Touma” (Nø Førmat!). Earlier this year he released the acclaimed collaboration album,…
World Music Festival @ Taiwan Revals 2021 Program
World Music Festival @ Taiwan will take place October 29 – November 12, 2021. In addition to live performances and showcases, the event will connect…
Special Expanded Edition of Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit
The Visit, the iconic album from Canadian Celtic and world music star Loreena McKennitt is newly available as The Definitive Edition. The Visit won a…