Belgium-based world music ensemble Refugees for Refugees is changing its name to Refa. The group will present a brand new repertoire built around the traditional…
Refugees for Refugees Ensemble Becomes Refa
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Best World Music Albums of 2020
Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year in terms of world music releases. Whether you call it world music, global music, ethno, Trad, or…
Liraz, Number 1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in January 2021
Zan by Israeli-Persian singer and actress Liraz is the number 1 album in January 2021 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. Read more about this…
Liraz Tops the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021
The album Zan from Israeli-Persian vocalist and actress Liraz is at the top of the World Music Charts Europe in January 2021. Read more about…
NPR Music Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2021 Reveals Alumni Performers
New York world music showcase festival, globalFEST, has announced additional performances by former showcase artists for its 17th edition. These world music acts include Ukrainian…
Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens Announces a New Era for Silkroad
Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens has announced four new artistic world music and contemporary music projects that pair with community outreach and educational programs. The American…
Exquisite Pieces Rooted in Tradition on the Chapman Stick
Rodrigo Serrão – Chapman Stick (2020) Even though the Chapman Stick is frequently associated with progressive rock and fusion, Portuguese musician, vocalist, composer and producer…
New Book, Music Stories from the Cosmic Barrio
Mexican-American music journalist Betto Arcos has released his first book, “Music Stories from the Cosmic Barrio,” scheduled for release the second week of December 2020.…
Celtic Connections 2021 Reveals Initial Line-Up and Early Bird Tickets
Celtic Connections has announced the first set of artists that will perform as part of its digital-first festival in 2021. Throughout 19 days, the festival…
globalFEST Partners with NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts for 2021 Edition
Influential world music showcase festival globalFEST will be held January 11 – 14, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulty of international travel affected globalFEST’s…