Video of the Week: Sanam Marvi’s Manzil-e-Sufi
This week’s video features Sanam Marvi, the superb Pakistani folk and Sufi singer. At her young age she is considered among the finest performers in…
View More Video of the Week: Sanam Marvi’s Manzil-e-SufiBomba Estéreo to Perform at Blaze Festival 2011 in London
Bomba Estéreo will perform Tuesday 21 June 2011 at XOYO in London. Electro tropical outfit Bomba Estéreo, led by the mighty voice of Li Saumet,…
View More Bomba Estéreo to Perform at Blaze Festival 2011 in LondonFado on a Grander Scale
Ana Moura Coliseu (World Village 468103, 2011) The pure, aching intimacy of Portuguese fado music is a perfect fit for the small venues (called fado…
View More Fado on a Grander ScaleDancing in the Tropics or Elsewhere
Sofrito Tropical Discotheque (Strut STRUTO70CD, 2011) The DJ team of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis and The Mighty Crime Minister, collectively known as Sofrito, can reportedly…
View More Dancing in the Tropics or ElsewhereAn Even Fuller Belly
The Rough Guide to Bellydance (World Music Network RGNET1249CD, 2011) The folks responsible for World Music Network’s very extensive Rough Guide series must be too…
View More An Even Fuller BellyHot From the Land of Fire
Azerbaijan – Traditional Music / Lok-Batan Folklore Group (ARC Music EUCD 2318, 2011) I don’t have much Azerbaijani music in my collection, so this CD…
View More Hot From the Land of FireBarbican in London Announces First line-up of Blaze Summer Music Festival
Blaze returns in June and July 2011 with a range of events in the Barbican and across East London. Major international artists, commissions and new…
View More Barbican in London Announces First line-up of Blaze Summer Music FestivalWorld Music Fest WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 to Be Held April 7 to 8
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 will feature an exciting line-up of performers and a more diverse selection of activities for visitors of all ages as the…
View More World Music Fest WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 to Be Held April 7 to 8Legendary Bluesman and Pianist Pinetop Perkins Dies at 97
Pinetop Perkins passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 21, 2011 in Austin, Texas at the age of 97. “Two-time GRAMMY winner and…
View More Legendary Bluesman and Pianist Pinetop Perkins Dies at 972011 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival to present Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo
The 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival schedule will feature Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo, Spam All Stars, Tango Conspiracy, and Cleaveland Jones. Schedule: Thur. April…
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