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Three New Jazz Albums from Africa
This week's selection features three new jazz albums from South Africa, Ethiopia, and Mali, showcasing diverse musical fusions and collaborations.
Three New Jazz Albums from Africa
This week's selection features three new jazz albums from South Africa, Ethiopia, and Mali, showcasing diverse musical fusions and collaborations.
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Rio Loco's 30th Anniversary: A Decolonized Approach to World Music
The 30th anniversary of Rio Loco festival in Toulouse, France (June 11-15) features a diverse lineup of African and Afro-diasporic artists, challenging 'world music' conventions and promoting cultural exchange, with established artists like Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, and Youssou N'Dour, alongside...
Rio Loco's 30th Anniversary: A Decolonized Approach to World Music
The 30th anniversary of Rio Loco festival in Toulouse, France (June 11-15) features a diverse lineup of African and Afro-diasporic artists, challenging 'world music' conventions and promoting cultural exchange, with established artists like Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, and Youssou N'Dour, alongside...
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Balún's Tiny Desk Concert: A Fusion of Traditional and Electronic Puerto Rican Music
Balún, a Puerto Rican band, gave a captivating Tiny Desk concert blending traditional instruments like the Puerto Rican cuatro with electronic elements and programmed solenoids, showcasing their unique sound and bridging ancient and modern musical styles.
Balún's Tiny Desk Concert: A Fusion of Traditional and Electronic Puerto Rican Music
Balún, a Puerto Rican band, gave a captivating Tiny Desk concert blending traditional instruments like the Puerto Rican cuatro with electronic elements and programmed solenoids, showcasing their unique sound and bridging ancient and modern musical styles.
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Burkina Faso's Musical Diversity: Three New Albums Showcase Innovation and Tradition
Three new albums from Burkina Faso artists—Kanazoé Orkestra's Balabeatz (blending balafon with urban music), Diya Faso's Dounuya (celebrating peace in Manding music), and Kaito Winse's Reele Bumbou (showcasing griot traditions)—were released in early 2024, highlighting the country's diverse musical ...
Burkina Faso's Musical Diversity: Three New Albums Showcase Innovation and Tradition
Three new albums from Burkina Faso artists—Kanazoé Orkestra's Balabeatz (blending balafon with urban music), Diya Faso's Dounuya (celebrating peace in Manding music), and Kaito Winse's Reele Bumbou (showcasing griot traditions)—were released in early 2024, highlighting the country's diverse musical ...
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Malian Music Icon Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70
Thousands mourned the death of Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, of the duo Amadou & Mariam, at his funeral in Bamako on Sunday; he died on Friday at age 70 after an unspecified illness.
Malian Music Icon Amadou Bagayoko Dies at 70
Thousands mourned the death of Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, of the duo Amadou & Mariam, at his funeral in Bamako on Sunday; he died on Friday at age 70 after an unspecified illness.
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Women in Music: 1950-1974
This article details pivotal moments in music history from 1950-1974, highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of women like Clara Ward, Kitty Wells, and Wendy Carlos, whose work continues to influence music today.
Women in Music: 1950-1974
This article details pivotal moments in music history from 1950-1974, highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of women like Clara Ward, Kitty Wells, and Wendy Carlos, whose work continues to influence music today.
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La Mar de Músicas: 30 Years of Musical Fusion
La Mar de Músicas, a Spanish music festival celebrating its 30th anniversary, features a program blending Korean gugak with Western genres (rock, pop, electronic) from July 18-26, reflecting a global neofolklore trend of artists reinterpreting traditional music in contemporary styles, alongside simi...
La Mar de Músicas: 30 Years of Musical Fusion
La Mar de Músicas, a Spanish music festival celebrating its 30th anniversary, features a program blending Korean gugak with Western genres (rock, pop, electronic) from July 18-26, reflecting a global neofolklore trend of artists reinterpreting traditional music in contemporary styles, alongside simi...
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Israeli Ladino Singer's Triumph Amidst Rising Antisemitism
Israeli singer Nani Vazana, performing in the Jewish language Ladino, is achieving international success with sold-out concerts and a recent win at the 2024 Liet International music competition; however, some concerts in Chile were canceled due to organizers' safety concerns, not audience rejection.
Israeli Ladino Singer's Triumph Amidst Rising Antisemitism
Israeli singer Nani Vazana, performing in the Jewish language Ladino, is achieving international success with sold-out concerts and a recent win at the 2024 Liet International music competition; however, some concerts in Chile were canceled due to organizers' safety concerns, not audience rejection.
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Tiny Desk Concert: Sharon Isbin and the Ali Bangash Family Blend Hindustani and Western Musical Traditions
Classical guitarist Sharon Isbin and the Ali Bangash family, renowned sarod players, performed at the Tiny Desk concert, blending Hindustani and Western musical traditions in a set that included traditional Indian ragas and the Spanish flamenco piece "Andaluza," showcasing the historical and cultura...
Tiny Desk Concert: Sharon Isbin and the Ali Bangash Family Blend Hindustani and Western Musical Traditions
Classical guitarist Sharon Isbin and the Ali Bangash family, renowned sarod players, performed at the Tiny Desk concert, blending Hindustani and Western musical traditions in a set that included traditional Indian ragas and the Spanish flamenco piece "Andaluza," showcasing the historical and cultura...
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Death of Malian Guitarist Amadou Bagayoko
Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, of the acclaimed duo Amadou & Mariam, died at age 70 on April 4th in Bamako after a long illness; his funeral was held April 6th, marking a significant loss for African music.
Death of Malian Guitarist Amadou Bagayoko
Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, of the acclaimed duo Amadou & Mariam, died at age 70 on April 4th in Bamako after a long illness; his funeral was held April 6th, marking a significant loss for African music.
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Thousands Mourn Malian Musician Amadou Bagayoko
Thousands gathered in Bamako, Mali, on Sunday for the funeral of Amadou Bagayoko, of the internationally acclaimed duo Amadou & Mariam, who died Friday at age 70 after a period of illness, leaving a significant void in the world of Malian and global music.
Thousands Mourn Malian Musician Amadou Bagayoko
Thousands gathered in Bamako, Mali, on Sunday for the funeral of Amadou Bagayoko, of the internationally acclaimed duo Amadou & Mariam, who died Friday at age 70 after a period of illness, leaving a significant void in the world of Malian and global music.
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Selaocoe's "Hymns of Bantu": A Fusion of Western and African Musical Traditions
Cellist Abel Selaocoe's new album, "Hymns of Bantu," released this month, uniquely blends Western classical and African musical traditions using unconventional instrumentation and vocal techniques, reflecting his childhood experiences and artistic vision.
Selaocoe's "Hymns of Bantu": A Fusion of Western and African Musical Traditions
Cellist Abel Selaocoe's new album, "Hymns of Bantu," released this month, uniquely blends Western classical and African musical traditions using unconventional instrumentation and vocal techniques, reflecting his childhood experiences and artistic vision.
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