WorldBeat 30th August 2026
This week completes our review of the fourth release for East of West – Velella, catchup with Siya Ahmad from Music in Exile about recent releases and the Big Sound side- hustle this Tuesday @ Black Bear Lodge. New music includes latest Seu Jorge – The Other Side, Retro releases circa 1970’s – Los Orientales de Paramonga from Peru- shaped by surf, rockabilly, and tropical sounds and Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in Trinidad 1970-1980 is a collection of rare jazz, calypso and percussive gems from Trinidad and Tobago and much more,
This week completes our review of the fourth release for East of West – Velella, catchup with Siya Ahmad from Music in Exile about recent releases and the Big Sound side- hustle this Tuesday @ Black Bear Lodge. New music includes latest Seu Jorge – The Other Side, Retro releases circa 1970’s – Los Orientales de Paramonga from Peru- shaped by surf, rockabilly, and tropical sounds and Kaiso Power: Sound Revolution in Trinidad 1970-1980 is a collection of rare jazz, calypso and percussive gems from Trinidad and Tobago and much more,
The orchestral & choral rework of opening track of CD Hope!
As part of their album launch tour schedule they are currently on tour and will l next perform in our vicinity as part of Brisbane Festival- Lord Mayor's Concerts @ Brisbane City Hall Tuesday 15th September then Cooper's Chamber Concert Brisbane - Tuesday 11th October
Out 21st September,l ast episode of a rilogy that started 2021.
Ashkan is deeply influenced by the golden era of Iranian contemporary music from the 1960s and ’70s — a time when Persian classical traditions met the sounds of Western pop and rock. Growing up in post-revolution Iran and is part of the Music in Exile Showcase @ The Black Bear Lodge 1st September.
Growing up in the countryside of São Paulo state, Brazil Amu explores a series of personal stories throughout Alcides life. Written in stages over several years. Currently residing i Naarm/ Melbourne and is also part of the Music in Exile Showcase @ The Black Bear Lodge 1st September.
Hailing from Eritrea, bred in nipaluna/Hobart, Shewita is a singer-songwriter and performer.Raised on R&B and soul, her music pays homage to the genre’s greats from the early 2000s, while reflecting the gospel, funk and electronic influences she was exposed to in her formative years. She is also on the bill is also part of the Music in Exile Showcase @ The Black Bear Lodge 1st September.
This Brazilian singer, actor & singer With his characteristically deep, velvety voice, Seu Jorge guides the listener through a repertoire that revives gems of MPB. With his characteristically deep, velvety voice, Seu Jorge guides the listener through a repertoire that revives gems of MPB.
Recorded in stages between 2009 and 2018 this is a cover of Cane & Abel's song.
A reworking of this Nick Drake classic.
Saimavik with Riit, Juurini & Simon Walls (Canada): (place of Contentment), featuring Inuk artists Riit and Juurini with Montreal producer Simon Walls, blends Inuktitut vocals, traditional influences, and contemporary production around themes of healing.
Moh Kouyaté is a Guinean guitarist and singer whose music draws on West African traditions, blues, rock, and jazz, reflecting his griot heritage and international influences.
8th single on fhis full moon