Josep Bas i Cabrera, saxophonist and clarinetist of La Romántica del Saladar, died March 19th of 2010. Pep Bas “Coeta”, as he was known by…
Spanish Folk Musician Josep Bas i Cabrera Dies
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Multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd to release Koonyum Sun on April 20th
Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd is releasing his fourth album, Koonyum Sun April 20th. “Koonyum Sun” is his first recording with a South African…
The Latinization of West Africa
Honest Jon’s has released Africa Boogaloo: The Latinization of West Africa, a collection of music from ’60s and ’70s West Africa that is heavily influenced…
Caribe Girls, Cuban Female Salsa
(Cubarte) Female salsa bands had a boost during the 1990’s with the Boom of Cuban Salsa, as it happened during the 1930’s due to…
Zade’s One Night In Jordan: A Concert for Peace to Air on PBS this month
Renowned Jordanian composer and pianist, Zade’s new project One Night In Jordan: A Concert for Peace is airing on PBS this month (see schedule below).…
Highlife, Juju and Nigerian Blues in Nigeria Special Volume 2
The Soundway label has released a second volume in their Nigeria Special series. Nigeria Special 2: Modern Highlife 1970-6 features tracks that have been forgotten…
Influential World Music Radio DJ Charlie Gillett Dies at 68
British world music radio presenter, rock historian and record producer Charlie Gillett died this morning, March 17, in London. He was 68. In recent weeks…
Devilish Tribute to Piazzolla
German tango nuevo (new tango) quartet Mi Loco Tango has released a tribute to Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla titled Del Diablo y del Angel (“About…
Larry Coryell & Bombay Jazz to Perform at Skirball Center in New York
Larry Coryell & Bombay Jazz will be performing Friday, March 19th of 2010 at 8:00 PM at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York…
Influential Nicaraguan Folk Musician and Painter Salvador Cardenal Barquero Dies in Managua
Salvador Cardenal Barquero, a widely-respected musician, writer, painter and environmentalist passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Alejandro Davila Bolanos Hospital in…