The Bankesters is one of the most sought after new bands on the bluegrass scene. Gorgeous sister harmonies set them apart from the rest (sister…
Rising Bluegrass Act The Bankesters to Release Looking Forward
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Claire Lynch to Release Dear Sister
Claire Lynch has a new album titled Dear Sister (Compass Records). Dear Sister presents Lynch and her band (Mark Schatz on bass, Matt Wingateon guitar,…
Center for Traditional Music and Dance to Present Roma Music Symposium
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) in New York will present Opre Khetanes! (Upward Together!): A symposium at New York University and concert/dance…
Swedish Folk Masters Väsen Begin 2013 Spring Tour
Väsen, one of the finest contemporary Swedish folk music acts, is touring the western United States this month. The group has just released a new…
New Zealand Reggae Band Katchafire to Release Best So Far
New Zealand’s successful reggae band Katchafire is set to release its greatest hits collection Best So Far, on May 21, 2013 on VP Records. From…
Center for Traditional Music and Dance to Release 10 Video Shorts
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) in New York has announced that it will be releasing Treasures of the CTMD Archive, a collection…
Tuareg Guitar Sensation Bombino Releases Azamane Tiliade Music Video
Tuareg guitarist Bombino is promoting his new album Nomad (Nonesuch Records) with an official video for the album track “Azamane Tiliade.” The video was directed…
Roots Reggae Musician Taj Weekes & Adowa Releases Live Album
Roots reggae sensation Taj Weekes & Adowa have released their first live CD, titled “Pariah in Transit“. The band will be promoting the album throughout…
Morgan Heritage to Release Here Come The Kings, First Album In Five Years
Morgan Heritage, one of the leading acts on the live reggae circuit returns with Here Come The Kings, scheduled for release on June 11th on…
New Zealand Reggae Band Katchafire Begins U.S. Tour
New Zealand’s popular reggae act Katchafire has announce its spring 2013 U.S. tour, The group is also set to release its greatest hits collection Best…