Folklore(s) 2026 Wraps with Dance and Percussion
The Folklore(s) Festival in Madrid will conclude on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a program centered on movement and shared experience. First, the Escuela de…
Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Reimagine “Three Star Hornpipe”
Guitarists Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith reunite on “Three Star Hornpipe,” the latest duet in Sutton’s From Roots to Branches series. Sutton said he met…
Moussa T Offers Modern Tuareg Desert Blues on Tartite
Moussa T — Tartite (Mixto Records, 2026) With Tartite, rising Tuareg musician Moussa T delivers familiar desert blues closely associated with Tuareg music. At the…
Runas 2026 Opens Competition Call with Expanded Opportunities for Winners
The Festival de Ortigueira has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its Runas competition, now in its 27th year. This year, the contest adds…
Purbayan Chatterjee and Mark Lettieri Collaborate on New Single “Soar”
Sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee and guitarist Mark Lettieri have released a new single, “Soar.” This piece represents the moment when structure begins to dissolve, and instinct…
Moyses Dos Santos Releases Lead Single “Boa Viagem”
(headline image: Moyses Dos Dantos — Photo by Brian Cross) Brazilian electric bassist and composer Moyses Dos Santos has released “Boa Viagem” on video. The…
Bluegrass Outfit Lonesome River Band Revives a Stringbean Rarity
Lonesome River Band revisits an old comic tune on “Pretty Little Widow.” The song first appeared in 1928 through Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers.…
Festival Les Suds Unveils New Set of Artist for 2026
French world music gathering Festival Les Suds, à Arles has unveiled a new wave of artists for its 31st edition, set to run from July…
Rafael Carvalho Introduces the viola da terra on A Teia Da Viola
Rafael Carvalho – A Teia da Viola (self-release, 2025) Rafael Carvalho’s A Teia Da Viola is a delightful 10-track self-released album that celebrates the beautiful…
Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”
Tamikrest have released “Imanin,” the second single from their upcoming album, Assikel, due May 15 via Glitterbeat. The Saharan rock group also shared a new…