Folk Alliance International Announces 140-Plus Artists for 2027 Chicago Conference
Folk Alliance International has announced the Official Showcase artists for its 39th annual conference, set for Jan. 27-31, 2027, in Chicago. The roster includes more…
Protoje and Stephen Marley Address Global Injustice in ‘1000 Lashes’ Video
Protoje has released a new music video for “1000 Lashes,” featuring Stephen Marley. The reggae track appears on Protoje’s latest album, The Art of Acceptance,…
Protoje’s Art of Acceptance Tour Continues in August and September 2026
Jamaican reggae artist Protoje will continue his Art of Acceptance Tour through 2026, with scheduled performances in Europe and the United States, followed by an…
Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate Steps Forward as Bandleader on ‘Sobra Blues’
Gaoussou ‘Sobra’ Kouyate – Sobra Dance (One World Records, 2026) Malian guitarist Gaoussou “Sobra” Kouyate takes the lead on Sobra Blues, an eight-track album produced…
Rocío Molina and Olga Pericet Lead Teatro Central’s Contemporary Flamenco Program
Teatro Central will return as a key stage for contemporary flamenco at La Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, with a program that focuses on new…
Maggie MacInnes Revisits Flora MacNeil’s Barra Song Archive on ‘Uiseagan Bharraigh’
Maggie MacInnes researched historic recordings of her mother, acclaimed traditional Gaelic singer Flora MacNeil, for her album Uiseagan Bharraigh. Its title means “Barra Skylarks.” Australian-born…
Laura Itandehui to Make NYC Debut at Public Records
Laura Itandehui is set to perform at Public Records on September 25, 2026. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, Laura Itandehui has emerged as a distinctive voice…
Frederico7 Builds a Brazil Beyond Borders on ‘Brasileirôu’
Frederico7 – Brasileirôu (Lion’s Lair Records, 2026) On Brasileirôu, Frederico7 treats Brazil as an inner geography. On its 12 songs, the Brazilian-born songwriter brings together…
The Rabab Remembers the Future: Sareban’s Echoes in the Weave
Sareban – Echoes in the Weave (Worlds Within Worlds, 2026) On Echoes in the Weave, Swiss-born Afghan rabab player Mathieu Clavel, who records as Sareban,…
Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals World Music Wednesday Schedule for Fall 2026
Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago has released the World Music Wednesday schedule. The series presents a weekly showcase of world music and…