Bloomington (Indiana), USA- Every year, BBC radio DJ Charlie Gillett puts together a two-CD compilation of some of the world music highlights of the year.…
Charlie Gillett Introduces His Favorite Sounds of the World on 2 CDs
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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar
San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide series travels to the island of Madagascar. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar (RGNET1163CD) was…
Early Bela Fleck Recording, a Classic
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records has re-released Crossing the Tracks by Bela Fleck. Originally released in 1979, Crossing the Tracks is Bela Fleck’s debut…
World Music Encyclopedia Encompasses South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, ISBN: 0824049470. The second installment of the Garland Encyclopedia…
Guitar Master Prassanna Keeps Busy with Multiple Recording Projects
USA – Indian guitarist Prasanna has completed several recording projects recently: “I had a really hectic but wonderful month-long trip to India. While I was…
Vocal Music Masters King’s Singers and Sarband Tour North America Exploring Sacred Traditions
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – The King’s Singers and Middle Eastern early music specialists, Sarband, will tour North America this fall with the program from their…
Outstanding African Music Encyclopedia
Africa (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1) – ISBN: 0824060350 This first volume of the mammoth series (a ten-volume set) explores key themes in…
Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya; Nov 18-20, 2005
Kenya – The 2005 edition of Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya will be held November 18-20. Lamu Cultural Festival has been taking place annually since…
Rare U.S. Appearance by Milton Nascimento at Blue Note
New York City (New York), USA – The popular Blue note jazz club will host a week of Brazilian music when vocalist Milton Nascimento makes…
Cherish The Ladies Releases Live CD
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Celtic-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies has a new album, Woman of the House. Recorded at the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival in…