WorldBeat 2nd August 2026
In Part 2 this week, Katherine Gailer & Oscar Jimenez from Amaru Tribe continue their review of their latest Golden Roots, from one of Mali’s defining voices the latest for Mah Damba – Taabolo Koura with her debut release for Music in Exile, Rainbow Chan – The Bridal Lament, newbies include Orchestra Baobab from their forthcoming album Made in Senegal, Putumayo presents Acoustic Journey and more
In Part 2 this week, Katherine Gailer & Oscar Jimenez from Amaru Tribe continue their review of their latest Golden Roots, from one of Mali’s defining voices the latest for Mah Damba – Taabolo Koura with her debut release for Music in Exile, Rainbow Chan – The Bridal Lament, newbies include Orchestra Baobab from their forthcoming album Made in Senegal, Putumayo presents Acoustic Journey and more
From the musical hub of Agadez, Niger inspired by the likes of Bombino.
From Fort Erie, Ontario founding member of the pioneering Canadian First Nations group A Tribe Called Red created the genre of powwow-step, fusing First Nations powwow rhythms and song with hip-hop beats and rap.
17 albums and nearly 900 concerts since 1999, French dub pioneer Brain Damage has collaborated with the likes of Horace Andy, Big Youth, Groundation and Mad Professor.
For over 40 years she has been one of Mali’s defining voices .
Ilam is a Senegalese singer-songwriter blending desert blues, Afropop, reggae, and soul, with songs rooted in West African musical traditions
Oriana Bohème is a British singer-songwriter from Birmingham whose music draws on folk traditions, chanson, Venezuelan music, and Cabo Verdean morna.
Performing next Sunday, 9 August @The Triffid, Brisbane, the last stop in Oz on his DASTAKHAT WORLD TOUR 2026. Support: Hazel Mei
Mexicans, Karen y Los Remedios unveil a second single from their soon to be released CD Bestiaria.
Due out in September, collection of live performances, the title loosely references the nymph of Greek myth who lost her voice as did Sheila Chandra did 15 years ago