On the glorious repertoire of this celebração, Senzala e Favela, it isn’t the proverbial ghost of Banquo that graces an altogether festa para os ouvidos – a feast of samba music really – but the blithe spirit of the legendary Brasilian composer, vocalist drummer and vocalist Wilson das Neves. And rightfully so, for he belongs […] The post Wilson das Neves: Senzala y Favela appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

Even if Sheila Chandra never sings another note again [and she probably never will], she has certainly achieved artistic supremacy, the like of which lesser mortals can only aspire to, in the vocal realm based solely on three recordings she made in the 1990s. The trilogy began with Weaving My Ancestors’ Voices [1992], The Zen […] The post From Sound to Silence: The Hapless Journey of Sheila Chandra appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

Having already produced six other recordings in the series Music in Exile, Toronto’s celebrated ARC Ensemble [Artists of The Royal Conservatory] helmed by its intrepid Artistic Director Simon Wynberg, turn their attention to the all-but-lost music of Robert Müller-Hartmann. The timing of this production ought not to be lost on ardent followers of the ARC, […] The post Chamber Works by Robert Müller-Hartmann: ARC Ensemble appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

One-of-a-kind Collections from Keith Richards, Jonathan Demme and Millions More Currently at Risk. Anonymous donor gives One Million dollars towards finding a permanent home In a release dated October 23, 2023 Sacks & Co., publicists for the ARChive of Contemporary Music [ARC] had this to say: Currently in its 39th year of operation, beloved non-profit […] The post ARChive of Contemporary Music Launches Urgent Campaign to Find Permanent Home appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

There is something about listening to the music of Jarak Qaribak by Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood against the backdrop of a monumentally destructive war in Israel that is not simply bittersweet, but ironic and even downright eerie. Here is exquisite repertoire, co-produced by Mr Tassa, a prodigious Israeli artist – of Mizrahi Jewish background […] The post Dudu Tassa | Jonny Greenwood: Jarak Qaribak appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

Not all the mythical tales of leprechauns and the ‘croc of gold at the end of the rainbow’ can disguise the often terrible, nearly 153-year guerilla war of Independence that the great – and proud – nation of Ireland has fought against British Home Rule. History – true history – will [mostly] absolve the Irish […] The post The Genius of Pól Brennan and his soundtrack for “The Irish Revolution” appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

Long before even listening to the eloquent music on this recording, Duos – Alone by Tri Nguyen, when you are reading the heartfelt – and historically informative – liner notes in fact, you will realise that you are about to be drawn into – and entranced – by a magnificent duality. For what you will […] The post Tri Nguyen: Duos – Alone appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

Vesper PR – Los Angeles CA, July 2023 – What can only be considered the climax of Cumbia Fever’s 7 year anniversary celebrations, on Sunday, July 2, 2023 over 4,000 music lovers packed Pershing Square for the birth of the Los Angeles Cumbia Festival. The success of this first annual event is sure to secure […] The post Pershing Square Comes Alive At The 1st Annual Los Angeles Cumbia Festival appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

There is something about the alchemy of Brasilian [the correct spelling of the nationality, by the way] character that dwells in an atmosphere of saudade [longing] and alegria [joy] the proportion of which is eminently fluid. This has shaped the tone and texture of Brasilian musicians and its music to such an extent that there […] The post Luiz Millan: Brazilian Match appeared first on World Music Report ..read more

The legendary Omara Portuondo is soul touching as ever on her latest album VIDA. Wonderfully produced by the Grammy Nominated Singer Gaby Moreno, with songs carefully selected together with her son, Ariel Jimenez, VIDA features an impressive line up of some of Latin Americas most emblematic artists, singing alongside the Cuban Novia del feeling. VIDA is an album destined to […] The post OMARA: Farewell World Tour Vida 2023 & Album Release appeared first on World Music Report ..read more