Our Road to the 2021 edition of Womex keeps on winding through the world-music world. From Brussels and Echoes of Zoo, we now travel to Syria and the Middle East via Paris. There, we have the pleasure to get acquainted with the exceptional musicianship and social awareness of flautist and...
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With a Giro (d’Italia) just ended and a Tour (de France) only a few weeks away, the cycling season is in full swing, so much so we can’t welcome and back enough the cultural and sport feat undertaken by Manu Delago. The London-based Austrian Hang player, percussionist and composer is...
Check out ‘Quién Podrá Saberlo’ the new video by Brazilian cellist, singer and songwriter Dom La Nena, featuring Mexican singer/songwriter Julieta Venegas. The song is extracted from Dom La Nena’s latest album, Tempo out on Six Degrees Records . “We give value and attention to so many things,” she explains, “but...
This Corona stuff really sucks ey! Since we might all be bound by borders for a while, we’d like to come together and share some happiness in the shape of a playlist or mix! In the next days and weeks, check out Safe & Sounds, where we will figuratively introduce you...
Despite being born and having started her music career in Italy, Maria Chiara Argirò has grown into one of the most brilliant and freshest expressions of the London contemporary jazz scene. In the last few years, the Rome-born band leader, pianist and composer has shaped her sound on the city...
![Album Review: Chassol – Ludi [Tricatel; March 2020]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/chassol-ludi-cover-335x335.jpg)
French composer and musician Christophe Chassol, who has collaborated with Frank Ocean and Solange, has become known for “ultrascore”, a musical technique that can be thought of as harmonising reality. Ludi (released on 6th March 2020 via Tricatel) is his latest effort applying this technique, as he continues to draw...
Every month, we bring you a collection of the best world music-related videos. That’s our way to give value to too often overlooked, rich and diverse artistic expressions. Listen with your eyes! Watch the full playlist:
![Preview: Ryoji Ikeda @ Barbican Centre [London; Sunday 30th September 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ryoki-ikeda-335x188.jpg)
Sound artist Ryoji Ikeda returns to the Barbican Centre on Sunday 30th September to present a whole new show divided into two sections. Music for Percussion sees Ikeda, alongside Swiss collective Eklekto, experimenting with handclaps, crotales, cymbals and triangles, playing them in unconventional ways to create the impression of electronic music...
Get ready for a Manu Delago-themed evening. On the 17th of February, Kings Place will host a one-off residency, in three acts, from the Austrian hang-player, percussionist and composer. The event will start at 6PM with a first display of Delago’s brand new project titled Inside a Human Clock, ruminating...
An intricate blend of traditional Armenian folk melodies and tender jazz piano compositions is what you can expect from the renowned artist Tigran Hamasyan. He will be performing for your pleasure on the 6th of April at King’s Place, as part of his solo tour through Europe, presenting songs from...