Tananas was a trio of world class musicians from South Africa and Mozambique who got together in 1988. Their improvisational and rhythmic sensibility established them…
Artist Profiles: Tananas
Tag: world music
Interview with Emre Gültekin
Vardan Hovanissian & Emre Gültekin recently released Karin, an album that reached number 1 on the January 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart. Emre Gültekin discussed…
Towersey 2019 Announces Initial Line-up
Towersey folk and world music festival announced the first set of artists scheduled to perform August 23-26, 2019. The line-up so far includes The Unthanks,…
Sublimely Gracious NES
NES – Ahlam (ACT Music, 2019) Ahlam (dream in Arabic) is the beautifully-sculpted new album by NES, a trio of virtuoso musicians based in the…
The Best World Music Albums of 2018
World Music Central has compiled the list of best world music albums of 2018 selected by our editors and contributors as well as our partners…
Stunning Scottish Rajasthani Synthesis
Shooglenifty and Dhun Dhora – Written in Water (Shoogle Records, 2018) Written in Water is a fascinating collaboration between Scottish music innovators Shooglenifty and acclaimed…
Alma Latina’s Tribute to African Diaspora
Julio Montoro y Alma Latina – Black Roots (Tumi Music, 2018) Cuban guitarist and composer Julio Montoro and his band Alma Latina dedicate Black Roots…
Brittany’s Astrakan Project Releases Inês
Astrakan Project has a new album titled Inês. Astrakan Project’s music was born somewhere between Brittany (West of France) and Istanbul. From their Celtic homeland,…
Havana World Music 2019 Announces first Set of Artists
Havana World Music Festival, the most important open-air music festival in Cuba, has announced dates and first set of confirmed artists for its 2019 edition.…
2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 1
Have you been staring at those cans of green beans in your pantry and wondering if you can wrap up the lot as a gift…