Jamaica’s Minna LaFortune continues on her unfailingly conscious reggae journey with “The Message,” a tribute to those players and singers who are, like her, deeply…
A Personalized Message
Tag: world music
Tannahill Weavers’ Passage: A Pivotal Evolution
Tannahill Weavers – Passage (Green Linnet, 1984) In 1984, Tannahill Weavers expanded their international reach by signing with U.S. label Green Linnet, aiming for the…
Strings of Change: Sona Jobarteh Brings Griot Legacy to Brooklyn
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, renowned Gambian kora virtuoso and activist Sona Jobarteh will take the stage at Brooklyn Bowl, weaving together West African griot…
Flamenco Takes Center Stage: Mujeres en Vivo 2025 Highlights Women in Music
Madrid en Vivo presents Mujeres en Vivo 2025, a concert series showcasing diverse female-led performances across flamenco, jazz, rock, and experimental music. Organized in collaboration…
Spring Forward: Elana Sasson Bridges Traditions in “Bahari Digar”
On February 28, vocalist and composer Elana Sasson is set to release Bahari Digar, the lead single from her upcoming album In Between (April 18).…
Qawwali Kings Return: Rizwan-Muazzam Announce UK Tour for At the Feet of the Beloved
(headline image: Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali – Photo by Mobeen Ansari) Renowned qawwali group Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali will tour the UK in May 2025 in support of their…
Landless, the Enduring Power and Adaptability of Irish Traditional Music
Landless – Lúireach (Glitterbeat Records, 2024) Landless is a grand Irish quartet that features Lily Power, Méabh Meir, Ruth Clinton, and Sinéad Lynch. This lovely…
Flamenco Gets a Digital Pulse: La Plazuela’s NYC Debut
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Granada-based duo La Plazuela makes its long-awaited New York City debut at (Le) Poisson Rouge, bringing a bold fusion of…
Sitar Meets Psytrance: Anoushka Shankar Ignites “We Burn So Brightly”
(headline image: Anoushka Shankar – Photo by Laura Lewis) Anoushka Shankar, the renowned sitarist, composer, and producer, has released “We Burn So Brightly,“ the second…
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh Revives Persian Folk Tradition with Mar Jangeh
Ahmadreza Nabizadeh – Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music, 2024) Ahmadreza Nabizadeh’s 2024 album, Mar Jangeh (X DOT 25 Music), is a rich homage to…