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New Book Reveals How Cajun and Zydeco Music Thrives Outside of Louisiana
Posted on October 31, 2008 | No CommentsEthnographic description of this active regional scene opens into a discussion of several historical trends that have affected life and music in Louisiana and the nation. The book portrays the... -
Beninese Star Angelique Kidjo Returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater November 6th
Posted on October 31, 2008 | No CommentsKidjo’s rhythmic beats capture the spirit of Africa and drive the music to a new level. Kidjo is passionate, spirited and talented. This performance is sponsored by the Wisconsin Union... -
The Ultimate Peter Tosh Experience DVD and CD Boxed Set Provides Definitive Portrait of the Legendary Reggae Star
Posted on October 29, 2008 | No CommentsThe first DVD presents the entire acclaimed documentary film Stepping Razor: Red X, which weaves interviews, performance footage and commentary in an atmospheric non-linear presentation leading up to the mystery... -
Party with Maraca
Posted on October 28, 2008 | No CommentsMaraca plays the hottest [wiki:timba], using some of Cuba’s finest singers, a scorching brass section, outstanding percussion and piano, all topped with Maraca’s flute wizardry. But the cutting edge of... -
Sergio Monroy at La Carbonería in Sevilla during WOMEX 2008
Posted on October 28, 2008 | No CommentsCadiz-born pianist Sergio Monroy releases his new album titled Chicuco Bujío, 2008) on November 1st at La Carbonería in Sevilla, the city that is hosting the WOMEX 2008 conference and... -
Bionic Boogaloo
Posted on October 28, 2008 | No CommentsOne of the most interesting aspects of Bio Ritmo is that they compose their own material. Puerto Rican vocalist Rei Alvarez, percussionist Giustino Riccio and keyboardist Marlysse Rose Simmons provide... -
Icelandic Artist Olof Arnalds Showcase at WOMEX 2008
Posted on October 27, 2008 | No CommentsIcelandic musician Olof Arnalds will be performing Friday 31 October from 14:15-15:15 at FIBES/Auditorium Al-Andalus at WOMEX 2008 in Sevilla. More information at www.myspace.com/olofarnalds and www.icelandmusic.is. -
Mariem Hassan the Voice of the Sahara Film Screening at Womex 2008
Posted on October 27, 2008 | No CommentsMariem Hassan the Voice of the Sahara (55 min.) will be screened Saturday, November 1st at Bahia Room at WOMEX 2008 in Sevilla. Mariem Hassan is the voice of the Sahara,... -
Bewitching Hiding Place
Posted on October 27, 2008 | No CommentsJulie Fowlis Cuilidh (Shoeshine Record/Cadiz Music, 2008) Julie Fowlis’s Cuilidh out on Shoeshine Records/Cadiz Music is replete with all the sparkle of this Gaelic singer’s blue eyes and the shadowy... -
5th Annual International Tropical Music Collector’s Fair
Posted on October 26, 2008 | No CommentsWith deep roots from Spain to its official documentation in Cuba in the late 1800s, the musically romantic genre known as the “bolero” will be celebrated at the fifth annual...