Ale Hop and Titi Bakorta's Collaborative Album Reimagines Congolese Soukous
Peruvian musician Ale Hop and Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta released a six-track album blending soukous with electronic music, resulting in a unique sound that sometimes teeters on the edge of overwhelm but is mostly exciting and engaging.
Ale Hop and Titi Bakorta's Collaborative Album Reimagines Congolese Soukous
Peruvian musician Ale Hop and Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta released a six-track album blending soukous with electronic music, resulting in a unique sound that sometimes teeters on the edge of overwhelm but is mostly exciting and engaging.
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Death of Tabla Virtuoso Zakir Hussain at 73
Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, son of renowned tabla player Alla Rakha, died at 73 from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; his career spanned five decades, blending Indian classical music with diverse genres, earning him three Grammy awards in 2024.
Death of Tabla Virtuoso Zakir Hussain at 73
Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, son of renowned tabla player Alla Rakha, died at 73 from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; his career spanned five decades, blending Indian classical music with diverse genres, earning him three Grammy awards in 2024.
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Global Music Fusion: New Releases from Benin, Ethiopia, and West Africa
Three new musical releases from Benin, Ethiopia, and West Africa feature the French bands Skokiaan Brass Band and Ethioda, and French musician JB Moundele, blending diverse genres and showcasing international collaborations.
Global Music Fusion: New Releases from Benin, Ethiopia, and West Africa
Three new musical releases from Benin, Ethiopia, and West Africa feature the French bands Skokiaan Brass Band and Ethioda, and French musician JB Moundele, blending diverse genres and showcasing international collaborations.
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Beijing Hosts International Traditional Music Festival
The 2024 Traditional Music Festival, held in Beijing from December 4-8, featured ensembles from seven countries in concerts and workshops, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through diverse musical performances and collaborative learning experiences.
Beijing Hosts International Traditional Music Festival
The 2024 Traditional Music Festival, held in Beijing from December 4-8, featured ensembles from seven countries in concerts and workshops, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through diverse musical performances and collaborative learning experiences.
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UNESCO Recognizes Sevdalinka as Intangible Cultural Heritage
On December 4th, Sevdalinka, a genre of Bosnian music reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a testament to Bosnia's efforts in preserving its cultural identity and a culmination of years of diplomatic work.
UNESCO Recognizes Sevdalinka as Intangible Cultural Heritage
On December 4th, Sevdalinka, a genre of Bosnian music reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a testament to Bosnia's efforts in preserving its cultural identity and a culmination of years of diplomatic work.
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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies at [age]
Tabla master Zakir Hussain, known for fusing Indian classical music with global genres and collaborating with artists like John McLaughlin and George Harrison, died yesterday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; this year, he became the first Indian musician to win three Grammys in one year.
Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies at [age]
Tabla master Zakir Hussain, known for fusing Indian classical music with global genres and collaborating with artists like John McLaughlin and George Harrison, died yesterday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; this year, he became the first Indian musician to win three Grammys in one year.
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"Tribute Concert Honors Kora Legend Toumani Diabaté"
"A tribute concert for Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté, who died on July 19th at age 58, will be held December 13th in Montreuil, France, featuring 11 artists performing his music and celebrating his global impact."
"Tribute Concert Honors Kora Legend Toumani Diabaté"
"A tribute concert for Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté, who died on July 19th at age 58, will be held December 13th in Montreuil, France, featuring 11 artists performing his music and celebrating his global impact."
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