Akshara is a music ensemble organized by composer Bala Skandan that is founded in traditional Indian classical music but also brings together world music traditions alongside elements of jazz improvisation and folk music. Akshara‘s composition Mohana Blues was the winner of Best World Traditional Song at the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards. Once you click […]
Well Known World Music Artist Gerard Edery Releases Best of Gerard Edery in America
Gerard Edery, who is well known in other areas of the world, has released his double World Music album Best of Gerard Edery to U.S. markets. Weaving influences and sounds that coalesce from folk songs, chants and prayers going centuries back into European and Middle Eastern history, Edery’s music is a tapestry spanning various cultural […]
Auresia Combines World, Reggae and Roots Music Into An Infectious Pop Package, Raíces Now Available
Montreal based singer/songwriter Auresia fuses an infectious and uplifting blend of acoustic driven reggae, world, and various roots music from around the globe into an undeniably refreshing pop package. With roots in the Ukraine, Auresia takes it back to her Raíces (aka roots) on her latest album with a melting pot of styles including Reggae, […]
De La Huerta Releases New Album, Trap Live Hotel
De La Huerta is the alias of producer and songwriter Leandro Huerta and he has arrived with his latest project, Trap Live Hotel. Originally from the island of Curacao, De La Huerta currently lives in the Netherlands. Dutch, African, Spanish and Indian roots and cultures all contribute to De La Huerta’s distinct and worldly Hip […]
Interview with Doralice – Doralice II
The roots of Doralice begin in the Mission District of San Francisco. Inspired by acoustic heroes, Bela Fleck and Chris Thile, members Yates Brown and Rima Ash definitely have a hand in modern Americana music. What makes the duo so special is how they weave together sounds from around the world. Spanish, tango, gypsy jazz, […]
Interview with Black Flowers Cafe – Islands
In this interview spotlight, we chat with members of Black Flowers Cafe to discuss influences, their latest project, challenges of an indie musician and more. Full Q&A along with links and streams below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or […]
Alarma Blends Rock With World Music Styles For An Epically Infectious Sound
I can guarantee that no matter what your favorite style of music might be, Alarma‘s blend of rock with various styles of world and ethnic music is a purely infectious, uplifting, sonically pleasing experience. Based in Los Angeles, Alarma embraces latin cumbia, reggae, ska, african, and middle eastern influences. Throw those influences into a blender […]
Osvaldo Paese Blends World Music Influences with Psychedelic Rock and More
Chicago based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Osvaldo Paese has 300+ songs in portfolio and has landed in the Top 20 two years in a row at the Chicago Suburbs Talent Contest. Blending various musical elements, Osvaldo’s style falls somewhere on the spectrum between psychedelic rock and world music influences. Hearing instruments from various cultures around the […]
145 Artists, 45 Nationalities, 1 Album – The Journey From Shahed Mahseni Zonoozi Is Truly World Music
Shahed Mohseni Zonoozi is originally from Iran but he has traveled and studied in various countries around this beautiful planet. With that in context, it’s only natural that Shahed would be the one to bring together 145 artists from 45 Nationalities for, not only two albums, but a concert series which just held it’s 4th […]
Maryama Takes You Where The Mermaids Are
Los Angeles based Iranian American singer/songwriter and artist Maryama has arrived with a hypnotic and trance inducing single and video titled Where The Mermaids Are. Before moving to her current home in California, Maryama studied with Iranian rock stars Ardavan Anzabipour and Homayoun Majdzadeh. She then found her way to American River College where she […]
