Dmitri Vietze runs rock paper scissors, a publicity company that specializes inworld music. In a short period of time, Vietze’s firm has become one of…
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Irish Guitarist Donal Clancy Talks About His Debut CD
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – Guitarist Donal Clancy’s has released his first solo CD, Close to Home (Compass 4433). The title is no accident, “These are…
Thunder Hill’s Southern-style Pow-wow Music
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Comprised of many of the best singers of the southern Plains, Thunder Hill has emerged as one of the most compelling…
Rare Tribal Cambodian Recordings
The album Ethnic Minority Music of Northeast Cambodia (Sublime Frequencies, 2006) documents the ceremonial animist music from the mysterious tribal villages of Northeast Cambodia. The…
Atlantic Records Chairman and Founder Ahmet Ertegun Dies at 83
Los Angeles (California), USA – Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records, one of the most influential record companies of the late 20th century, died…
Kelvin Mockingbird’s Lush Sounds of the Solo Native American Flute
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Flutist Kelvin Mockingbird releases his first solo flute recording, Sacred Fire. With over an hour of solo Native American flute music,…
Ranchera Star Vicente Fernández Releases The Cowboy’s Tragedy
New York (NY), USA – On and off stage, the king of Mexico’s ranchera music is larger than life. And after keeping a somewhat low…
Irish Sensation Téada Releases Inné Amárach
Nashville (Tennessee,), USA – Teada’s new CD, Inné Amárach (‘Yesterday Tomorrow’), is an instrumental work. Although no words are spoken, stories are certainly being told…
Navajo Two-step and Skip Dance Songs
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – With a voice as clear and exciting as the immortal Ed Lee Natay, Davis Mitchell marks his debut recording for Canyon…
The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band Releases The Ceilidh – Are Ye Dancing
The Glencraig Band is one of the few bands that specializes in playing for all types of Scottish social dancing and Nicol is passionate about…