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Renowned Salsa and Jazz Pianist Eddie Palmieri Celebrates 50 Years with DVD
Posted on September 21, 2011 | No CommentsMusician, composer and band leader Eddie Palmieri celebrated his 50th anniversary with a live concert filmed at the Bushnell Memorial Theater in Hartford, Connecticut. Palmieri is a legendary figure in... -
Bach Recreated by His Modern Friends
Posted on January 8, 2011 | No CommentsBach & Friends is a two DVD set that contains a two-hour documentary about Johann Sebastian Bach and his musical legacy and an additional bonus disc with performances. The producer... -
Omara Portuondo Celebrates the Tropicana
Posted on December 3, 2010 | No CommentsOmara Portuondo Fiesta Cubana (EuroArts 2058028, 2010) Fiesta Cubana is a great opportunity to watch Omara Portuondo, one of the legendary voices of Cuba, still at her prime. She was... -
Steady As It Goes
Posted on November 7, 2010 | No CommentsRocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Lightyear Entertainment LIT-DV-56418, 2010) While feature films like The Harder They Come and Rockers had story lines that included a good many truths about the... -
Marina Rossell presents Catalan Classics
Posted on November 5, 2010 | No CommentsMarina Rossell Clàssics Catalans…Gran Teatre del Liceu de Barcelona (World Village, 2010) Only an accomplished vocalist/folkloric interpreter could open a concert with a fragile love song sung a cappella (“Touch... -
Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India
Posted on October 28, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the great music documentaries of the 1970s is now available on a remastered DVD. Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India is dedicated to the the... -
Magical Time at the Night of Fairies
Posted on October 14, 2010 | No CommentsDaemonia Nymphe Live at la Nuit des Fées (Prikosnovenie, 2010) I’ve always associated the world of fantasy literature and art with progressive rock. However, world music also has strong connections... -
Latin Rock Storm
Posted on November 18, 2009 | No CommentsEl Chicano was formed in Los Angeles in 1970 and was characterized by its long jams, full of fiery guitar work, spectacular electric organ improvisations and percussion solos. “In the... -
No Travel Restrictions for Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysia
Posted on June 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe 2009 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival, , held July 10 to 12 in Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak, Malaysia), includes well-known bands such as the Saint Nicholas Orchestra... -
Extraordinary DVD Celebrates Paul Simon’s Roots Music Excellence
Posted on May 5, 2009 | No CommentsAmerican singer-songwriter showed his interest in world music early in his career. Before many other musicians jumped in the bandwagon, his music reflected the folk traditions that went beyond the...
