Released this month, Essential: Byron Lee and The Dragonaires celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the legendary artist and band leader who helped pilot Caribbean music…
An extraordinary group of young musicians called Alash will be returning to the U.S. with a big sound from the tiny republic of Tuva, renowned…
Paris, France – Metis, a label and production company based in Bamako and Paris, aims at promoting modern world music – with a special focus…
Mexican singer Vicente Fernández has had a great year in 2007. His new studio album Para Siempre (FOREVER) was released September 25, 2007. And in…
One of the members of Alash ensemble, 23-year-old Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, has been awarded the title People’s Xoomeizhi of Tuva. The title “People’s Xoomeizhi” is an…
San Francisco (California), USA – This year, Kenyan funk master Sila and Maisha Productions have teamed to bring New Year’s Eve revelers in the San…
Paris, France -With several European tours, a new distribution agreement in England and the addition of a new artist to their roster, it’s going to…
The Jewish Americans (Rounder Records) is the soundtrack to the six hour PBS series of the same name airing in January 2008. Directed by David…
The Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music offers a six-day residential program focusing on classical Arabic music. The seminar, held from March 15-21, is designed both…
The Celtic Connections 2008 produces several changes in the festival program. American fiddle, banjo and guitar player Bruce Molsky has joined the bill for the…