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Folk Music from the Slovak Mountains: Lecture and Demonstration of the Fujara at American Folklife Center
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsThe fujara was originally developed and played by Slovak shepherds. Its unique voice was used to play slow, lyrical, melancholic folk melodies, which the fujarist played in alternation with sung... -
Playing For Change Live CD/DVD to Be Released June 15th 2010
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsAfter sold-out shows, critical acclaim and the smiles of thousands of new fans, the questions have been answered. On June 15th, Playing For Change Records/Concord Music Group will release Playing... -
Soca Stars Brought together in Soca Gold 2010
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsTrack Listing: 1. Barman – Rikki Jai* 2. Party Hard – Donae’o* 3. Gimme De Juk Juk – Alison Hinds 4. Work It – Patrice Roberts 5. Wooeeii Gal... -
Flamenco Dreams
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsSoniquete Asignatura Flamenca (Bujio BJ-200, 2010) Soniquete is one of the most exciting projects related with Flamenco in recent years. This group, formed by young musicians is the result of... -
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsOn June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival produced by Epiphany Artists. Created as an annual summer solstice and world... -
Soulfully Stylish
Posted on May 23, 2010 | No CommentsSalif Keita La Différence (Emarcy Records, 2010) Listening to Salif Keita‘s plumy vocals on his latest recording La Différence there can be no doubt that his is the... -
Diwali Gold Edition Released
Posted on May 23, 2010 | No CommentsTrack Listing: 1. Sufferer – Bounty Killer 2. Get Busy – Sean Paul 3. Uh Oh…Never Leave You – Lumidee 4. No Letting Go – Wayne Wonder 5. Can’t... -
The Rhythm Foundation to Present Caribbean band Kassav’ in Miami
Posted on May 23, 2010 | No CommentsTickets are $40, open dance floor or seats, through Ticketmaster outlets or the Fillmore box office Rhythm Foundation members, call (305) 672-5202 for direct ticketing -
Renowned Jazz Violinist Regina Carter Releases Reverse Thread, a Celebration of African Folk Music
Posted on May 23, 2010 | No CommentsWhen preeminent jazz violinist Regina Carter made the decision to record an album primarily of African folk tunes, she created a great challenge for herself: how do you take beautiful... -
The Formidable Contemporary Sounds of the Way of Saint James
Posted on May 22, 2010 | No CommentsVarious Artists Cantigas do Camiño (Boa Music/Do Fol, 2010) Spain has been celebrating Xacobeo 2010. These festivities celebrate the legendary Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago), the...