Habrera Hativeet, formed in 1977, played music that has evolved from Sephardic, African and Eastern roots. It was the first group to play Israeli world…
Artist Profiles: Habrera Hativit
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Artist Profiles: Noa
Achinoam Nini, better known as Noa, was born in Israel in 1969 but grew up in New York. “When I was 17 years old I…
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Announces 2018 Program
The 25th Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will be taking place in late September 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. Thursday, Sept. 27 Mamadou Kelly Mali…
Artist Profiles: Gráda
Gráda were based in Dublin, Ireland, where they began playing together in 2001. The group drew from a wide range of influences. They worked with…
Global Music Conference WOMEX Seeking Host Cities for 2021 – 2023
WOMEX, the World Music Expo, is seeking host city locations for 2021 – 2023. Although WOMEX caters to the worldwide community, it is always held…
WOMEX 2019 to Be Held in Finland
Music Finland announced this morning that WOMEX, the World Music Expo 2019 will take place in Tampere, Finland. The 25th edition of the world’s leading…
Artist Profiles: Clannad
Clannad, who hail from Co. Donegal in the North West of Ireland, take their name from the Gaelic word for ‘family’, which is most appropriate…
The Rhythm Foundation in Miami Reveals the Fall-Winter 2018-19 Season
The Rhythm Foundation, the arts presenter of world music and other forms of music in South Florida, has announced the artists scheduled to perform in…
Artist Profiles: Mamak Khadem
Born in Iran, Mamak Khadem was part of the Children’s Choir for National Radio and Television, and immigrated to the U. S. as a teenager…
Bokanté Releases New Single And Video “All The Way Home”
Michael League’s world music project, Bokanté, has released a new single and video titled “All The Way Home.” The track is included in the band’s…