Vigen Hovsepyan is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Armenian origin. A self-taught musician, he plays guitar, duduk, darbuka, bendir, and cajón. Born in 1987, Hovsepyan…
Artist Profiles: Vigen Hovsepyan
Tag: world music
World Music Contest Premio Andrea Parodi to Select 2020 Finalists This Week
European world music award Premio Andrea Parodi is currently presenting the finals of 2020’s 13th edition during May 14 and 15, 2021. The finals were…
Artist Profiles: Alif
French world fusion band Alif was founded by percussionist Hamid Gribi. The lineup in 2017 included five members with roots in North Africa and Europe.…
Ballake Sissoko’s Djourou tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021
The collaborative album Djourou from Malian kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in May 2021. May…
Rafiki Jazz Launch Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust) Video
British world music ensemble Rafiki Jazz have a new music video titled ‘Nduggu Bouy (Too Much Dust)’. The song appears on the band’s recent album…
virtualWOMEX Extended Program in April 2021
The world music expo WOMEX will continue its virtual program between April 23 and May 2, 2021 with the core program taking place April 26…
European Folk Network Spring Forward #2 to Meet April 24
The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced its Spring Forward #2 meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021. Non-members are welcomed to attend although a…
WOMAD UK Announces 2021 Artists
Iconic world music festival WOMAD has announced the first set of artists scheduled to perform in July 2021. The eclectic mix of UK-based artists will…
Frank London’s Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)
Trumpeter and composer Frank London (The Klezmatics) has a new project titled “Ghetto Songs (from Venice and Beyond)” on Felmay Records, scheduled for release on…
Greece’s Music Village Reveals 2021 Workshops
Music Village Arts Community has announced the workshop program for 2021. The workshops will take place during August 2021 in the medieval village of Aghios…