Another tough WOMAD call. Rafiki Jazz, the Sheffield based collective were opening proceedings on the Radio 3 stage in perhaps their most prestigious gig so…
The Queen in the Court of Calypso
Month: August 2010
Defender of Soul and Roots
Toussaint Black Gold (Igrade Records IGCD021, 2010) Black Gold, the debut solo album by American reggae singer Toussaint is one of the finest…
The Creole Choir of Cuba to return to the UK in 2010 for the London Jazz Festival
The Creole Choir of Cuba (Grupo Vocal Desandann) is one of the most original vocal sounds to come out of of the country in a…
Putting Ethiopia on The World Map
Ravaged by years of civil war, an oppressive military regime and on-going conflict with neighbouring Eritrea, Ethiopia’s economy remains poverty-stricken, despite recent increases in GDP.…
CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival Presents Susana Baca
Queens Theatre in the Park’s Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, taking place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park, presents…
The Jolly Boys at 100 Club in London
By Debbie Golt (aka DJ Debbie Outerglobe) The Jolly Boys at 100 Club in London (UK), 4 August 2010 The Jolly Boys original band were…
Balochi Expressions
Abdulrahman Surizehi Folk Songs and Contemporary Songs from Balochistan (Etnisk Musikklubb EM 44, 2007) From Norway comes this excellent recording of Balochi music. Abdulrahman Surizehi…
Colombian Sensation Aterciopelados Launches West Coast Tour
Colombian music icons Aterciopelados will continue their trek across North America next week, playing intimate shows in Southern California, Mexico, and various festivals including the…
Korean, Brazilian and Canadian Agencies Confirm presence at WOMEX 2010
Korean, Brazilian and Canadian delegations have confirmed their presence as exhibitors at WOMEX. Korea Arts Management Service have extended their number of stand units for…
Gjermund’s Delicacies
Gjermund Larsen Trio Ankomst (Heilo/Grappa, 2008) During my recent visit to Norway, I was given quite a few fiddle albums. The quality of all the…