Riccardo Tesi & Banditaliana – Argento (Visage Music, 2018) Riccardo Tesi & Banditaliana is one of the leading world music ensembles in Italy. Tesi and…
Masterful Contemporary Italian Roots Music from Riccardo Tesi and Banditaliana
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Kronos Quartet to Release an Album with Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat
American chamber music ensemble Kronos Quartet has recorded an album titled Placeless (Kirkelig Kulturverksted) with Iranian artists Mahsa & Marjan Vahdat. “This recording is a…
APAP 2019 Rewind: Tell It, Sing It, Play It Like It Is – Towards Social Justice
With Observations by Catalina Maria Johnson, Neva Wartell, Brice Rosenbloom In these convulsive times, we affirm that the performing arts are a force, and that…
Artist Profiles: Andrew Cronshaw
Andrew Cronshaw was born April 18, 1949 in Lancashire, United Kingdom. He is known for both his music and his writing. His writing appeared frequently…
CRASHfest 2019 to bring the Best of World Music to Boston
CRASHfest will transform the House of Blues in Boston into an indoor global music festival on Saturday, February 23, 2019. With more than ten world…
Artist Profiles: Smadj
Tunisian born and raised in France, Paris-based musician Jean-Pierre Smadja (Smadj) grew up listening to Middle Eastern, Brazilian, funk, soul, and folk music. Entering a…
Ibero-American Showcase and Conference EXIB Música 2019 to be Held in Portugal
The 5th edition of EXIB Música will take place in Setúbal, Portugal during June 13-15, 2019. The event celebrates the musical diversity of Ibero-America (Spain,…
WOMEX 2019 Announces Showcase and Conference Jury and Club Summit Curator
World Music Expo, WOMEX, has announced the members of the jury that will review showcase and conference proposals for the 2109 edition. WOMEX 2019 will…
The Better Musical Paradises of Javier Ruibal
Javier Ruibal – “Paraísos mejores” (Nuba Records, 2018) Javier Ruibal, one of Spain’s finest musical poets delivers another gem titled Paraísos mejores (better paradises). Ruibal…
Mundial Montréal to present showcases at Folk Alliance international Conference 2019
Next week, world music showcase Mundial Montréal will be at the 31st edition of Folk Alliance international, February 13-17, 2019. This year, the Folk Alliance…