Articles Index
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs -- Religion and Spirituality
A collection of quotations from songs written by Bob Marley on the subjects of religion and spirituality, and more specifically, Rastafarianism.
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs -- Politics and Revolution
A collection of quotes on the topics of social justice, politics, and revolution, selected from songs written and performed by Bob Marley.
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs -- Love, Relationships, and Family
A collection of quotations drawn from Bob Marley's song lyrics, focusing on love, family, and relationships.
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs -- Music, Dance, and Fun!
A collection of quotations from Bob Marley's song lyrics, on the theme of music, dancing, partying, and fun!
NIMBAYA! Power, Beauty, and Joy!
Dorothy Johnson-Laird reviews a performance by women's African drumming ensemble NIMBAYA! (formerly Amazones Women Drummers of Guinea), whose moving and theatrical March 2012 performance at New York's Symphony Space brought awareness to the horrors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The concert was presented by the World Music Institute.
Thierno Camara: Creating Music That Does Not Die
Senegal-raised and New York-based bass player Thierno Camara is a powerful and expressive musician whose interpretations of African rhythms have led him to be one of the most sought-after musicians in the African music scene in the USA. Read this interview with contributor Dorothy Johnson-Laird.
Interview with Surahata "Sura" Susso
Sura Susso is an up-and-coming Gambian-born kora player, singer, and composer. Interviewer Dorothy Johnson-Laird talks with Susso about his music, his heritage, and his inspiration.
2012 Grammy Awards Nominations in World, Reggae, and Roots Music
Read the nominees and the winners for the world, reggae, and roots music categories for the 54th Grammy Awards, to be held on February 12, 2012.
Dorothy Johnson-Laird
Dorothy Johnson-Laird is a contributor to World Music at About.com.
How To Get Your Kids Thinking About World Music
If you want to raise music-literate children who appreciate many genres and artists from around the globe, it's important to help them learn to think critically about music. Exposure to a wide variety of music is the beginning, of course, but getting them thinking about the music more deeply is a great way to help them really foster a deeper appreciation.
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Tour Dates
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will be touring North America in Spring of 2010. Will they be hitting your town? Check out the tour dates for Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars and find out!
Baaba Maal 2010 Tour Dates
Tour dates for Senegalese artist Baaba Maal in the United States and Canada, 2010. Find out if Baaba Maal is touring near you in the spring or summer of 2010!
A Bunch of Thyme
A Bunch of Thyme is a traditional Irish folksong that uses the metaphor of thyme (an herb) to symbolize a young woman's virginity. Learn the lyrics to A Bunch of Thyme.
Day-O - The Banana Boat Song
The Banana Boat Song, also known as Day-O, is a traditional Jamaican mento song that was popularized by Calypso folksinger Harry Belafonte in the 1960s. Learn the lyrics and history of the Banana Boat Song!
World Music Grammy Awards Winners 2011
Find out the winners of the 2011 Grammy Awards in the World Music Categories, as well as the winners of the Reggae, Hawaiian, Native American, Cajun and Zydeco, and New Age Grammy Categories.
2011 World Music Grammy Awards Nominees
Read my analysis of the 2011 World Music Grammy Nominees in the world music categories, including reggae, Hawaiian music, Native American music, Cajun and Zydeco music, and more. The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will be held February 13, 2011.
World Music Gift Ideas for the Hard to Shop For
We all have a few people in our lives who qualify as impossible to shop for. They either have everything, have insanely picky taste, or are just generally enigmatic. Some of these world music gifts might do the trick for them, though. CD recommendations, book recommendations and more for the hard to shop for people in your life.
World Music Gift Alternatives
Instead of giving the same old gifts you always give, try these world music gift alternatives. Give CDs instead of candles, better magazine subscriptions, and more.
2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards Winners
The winners of the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards include Damian Marley, Sean Paul, Matisyahu, Shakira, Youssou N'Dour, Sly and Robbie, Wyclef Jean and more.
2009 Grammy Awards Nominees in the World Music Categories
Who's going to win a world music Grammy Award in 2009? See who the Academy picked for their nominees for the 2009 Grammy Awards in the world music categories, including Best Traditional World Music Album, Best Contemporary World Music Album, Best Reggae Album, Best Cajun or Zydeco Album, and more!
The Cajun Mardi Gras Song
The Cajun Mardi Gras Song, or "La Vielle Chanson de Mardi Gras," is a mainstay in Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations, and an important piece in the repertoire of any traditional Cajun Music band. "La Vielle Chanson de Mardi Gras," which translates to "The Old Mardi Gras Song," is thought to be based on a very old French Celtic melody.
World Music Grammy Winners (and Nominees) 2010
The 2010 Grammy Winners have been announced, including the world music Grammy categories. Nominations in traditional and contemporary world music went to artists as varied as Bela Fleck, Mamadou Diabate, Amadou and Mariam, Oumou Sangare, and more... see who won the 2010 Grammy Awards in the world music categories!
All About Jamaican Music
Jamaican music is some of the most popular music in the world. Trailblazers like Bob Marley put the music of Jamaica on the map, but the history of Jamaican music is peppered with hundreds of amazing artists and dozens of amazing genres. Learn more about Jamaican music!
Interview With Toubab Krewe's Drew Heller
I recently had the opportunity to discuss Toubab Krewe's latest album, Live at the Orange Peel, with the band's guitarist and soku player Drew Heller. Read what he has to say about Toubab Krewe's influences, the new record, and the state of world music in the United States.
World Music Grammy Awards Winners 2006
The winners in the world music categories at the 2006 Grammies were occasionally surprising, but all of impeccable quality.