Phoenix (Arizona), USA – In their second recording with Canyon Records. Jeff McClellan, Kyle Robedeau and Brian Stoner join voices on Prayers for Life. This…
Peyote Songs from the Southern Plains of Oklahoma
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Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacán
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released ¡Tierra Caliente! Music From The Hotlands Of Michoacan by Conjunto de Arpa Grande Arpex. Arpex features two uniquely gifted singers…
Seattle Pro Musica Announces Application Process For the American Masterpieces Choral Festival
Seattle, WA–Seattle Pro Musica, under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, is now accepting applications for its American Masterpieces Choral Festival. The Festival will…
H. Omoumi Brings Persian Sounds to World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego
San Diego (California), USA – H. Omoumi (ney, voice) will perform at the Neurosciences Institute on Saturday, August 5 at 8pm. Omoumi is a musician…
Reggaeton Cuba Compilation CD
Malecon Music has released Reggaeton Cuba, the latest in their collection of “Authentic Cuban Music” by “Authentic Cuban Artists.” The CD includes Eddy K, Christian…
Open House Festival 2006 Cruising the Highways of America
The 8th Open House Festival roars into 2006 on its mad musical adventure. Fresh from cruising the highways of America, Open House brings back to…
An Interview with Brenda Neece, Curator of the de Hen World Music Instrument Collection
World Music Central recently interviewed Dr. Brenda Neece, cellist and curator of Duke University Musical Instrument Collections, about the new world music instrument collection acquired…
Moacir Santos Wins Shell Music Award in Brazil
Moacir Santos has just been awarded the prestigious Shell Music Award for 2006 in his homeland of Brazil. The jury, which was composed of journalists…
Ben Harper and Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley Join Together for Summer Tour
New York (NY), USA – Ben Harper will be joined by Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, for one of this summer’s most festive tours. Both Sides…
Rama Bhakti Samrajyam
Author: Dr. Vasanthy K Rao The literal meaning of the term Samrajyam is ‘an empire’ and the ruler of the Samrajyam is called an emperor.…