Publications and Periodicals About World and Ethnic Music
Look into these excellent world music magazines and books to learn even more about world music!
SingOut!
SingOut! is a magazine that specializes in all genres of folk and world music. One of the greatest features of this magazine is that each month, sheet music and tablature are provided for around a dozen songs, from all traditions.
SingOut! is a magazine that specializes in all genres of folk and world music. One of the greatest features of this magazine is that each month, sheet music and tablature are provided for around a dozen songs, from all traditions.
The Beat Magazine
The Beat Magazine specializes in African, Reggae, Caribbean and World Beat music. It is published every two months and subscriptions are available, both in the U.S. and internationally. The Beat has been going strong for over 25 years now, and doesn't show signs of stopping.
The Beat Magazine specializes in African, Reggae, Caribbean and World Beat music. It is published every two months and subscriptions are available, both in the U.S. and internationally. The Beat has been going strong for over 25 years now, and doesn't show signs of stopping.
Global Rhythm
Perhaps the definitive magazine on world music, Global Rhythm covers the whole spectrum of world, folk and roots music with a hipster bent. Subscriptions are somewhat pricy, but each issue comes with an excellent full-length sampler CD that includes songs from many of the artists covered in that month's magazine.
Perhaps the definitive magazine on world music, Global Rhythm covers the whole spectrum of world, folk and roots music with a hipster bent. Subscriptions are somewhat pricy, but each issue comes with an excellent full-length sampler CD that includes songs from many of the artists covered in that month's magazine.
fRoots Magazine
Pronounced "F - Roots", not "fruits", this is a British magazine that specializes in world and ethnic music around the globe. American subscriptions are available, as are back issues, and fRoots is available at some American record retailers. If you sign up for a two-year subscription, you get a free CD!
Pronounced "F - Roots", not "fruits", this is a British magazine that specializes in world and ethnic music around the globe. American subscriptions are available, as are back issues, and fRoots is available at some American record retailers. If you sign up for a two-year subscription, you get a free CD!
Songlines
Songlines is a magazine published in the U.K. featuring all sorts of world music, from traditional to contemporary. Subscriptions are available around the world, and back issues can be purchased, as well.
Songlines is a magazine published in the U.K. featuring all sorts of world music, from traditional to contemporary. Subscriptions are available around the world, and back issues can be purchased, as well.
Fiddler Magazine
Published four times a year, Fiddler magazine is the number one resource for folk and ethnic fiddle players. Filled with interviews, sheet music and information about various forms of ethnic fiddling, it's a great resource.
Published four times a year, Fiddler magazine is the number one resource for folk and ethnic fiddle players. Filled with interviews, sheet music and information about various forms of ethnic fiddling, it's a great resource.
Irish Music Magazine
Published out of Dublin, this magazine is a go-to resource for anyone interested in playing, dancing to or listening to Irish music. International subscriptions are available.
Published out of Dublin, this magazine is a go-to resource for anyone interested in playing, dancing to or listening to Irish music. International subscriptions are available.