Toumani Diabate was one of the most brilliant players of the kora (a 21-string harp-lute from West Africa). He was born in 1965 in Bamako…
Malian Kora Maestro Toumani Diabate
Tag: world music
Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2016
The Refugees for Refugees recording is once more the number 1 album this month. 1. Refugees for Refugees – Amerli (Muziekpublique) 2. Ana Alcaide –…
Artists Profiles: Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo is one of the African singers with more attraction and performance power. The direct rhythms, strong, energetic, taken from the traditions of her…
Rising Talent from Bahia
Alê Kali – Alê Kali (independent, 2016) The self-titled album by Alê Kali reveals a fascinating vocalist and songwriter from Bahia (Brazil). She is now…
Splendid Musical Tribute to Mother Earth
Ricky Kej – Shanti Samsara (Zee Music Company, 2015) Shanti Samsara, the magnificent album by composer, producer and keyboardist Ricky Kej brings environmental awareness to…
Vancouver Folk Music Festival This Weekend
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is taking place this weekend, July 15-17, 2016 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. The festival schedule reflects…
World Music Showcase from Montreal International Jazz Festival 2016!
The Montreal International Jazz Festival, now in its 37th edition, is regarded as the world’s largest jazz festival. The music lineup includes ambassadors of jazz…
Musicport Festival 2016 Announces Partial Lineup
World music event Musicport Festival 2016 has announced many of the artists scheduled to perform October 21-23, 2016. The Friday night headliners include The Magic…
Skirball in Los Angeles Announces 2016 Sunset Concerts
Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles has announced the lineup of the 2016 Sunset Concerts. The schedule includes Thao and the Get Down Stay Down…
World Music Festival Nuits d’Afrique Begins This Week in Montreal
Nuits d’Afrique, one of the largest world music festivals in North Africa, opens today in Montreal. The festival will run from July 12 to 24,…