Oslo, Norway – Vintermåne has released Søde Julenat (Sweet Christmas Eve) on Kirkelig Kulturverksted. It is a soft low-key jazz meets folk melodies to give…
Sweet Norwegian Christmas Eve
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Merlefest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – MerleFest 2006 organizers have announced that composer and recording artist Jim Lauderdale will again serve as Honorary Chairperson of the…
The Brendan Voyage Boxed Set
Ireland – The Brendan Voyage Book & CD gift-set is a unique item in the Tara Records catalog. In addition to a copy of Shaun…
Round Dance Songs of the Northern Plains
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Algin Scabby Robe (a member of the Blackfeet nation) makes his solo debut on Canyon with Along the Way – Round…
Introducing Daby Balde
San Francisco (California), USA – The UK label Introducing, known for releasing recordings by new international talents, has a new title: Introducing Daby Balde (INTRO104CD).…
Oslo Gospel Choir Collaborates with Mia Gundersen and Bjarte Hjelmelane on Christmas Recording
Oslo, Norway – Oslo Gospel Choir has made a specialty of regularly supplying Norway with a charming mix of well-loved and new Christmas songs that…
Emma Kate Tobia, a New Irish Talent
Ireland – Aisling na nGael Aisling na nGael (An Irish Dream) is the debut CD from Emma Kate Tobia. The CD comprises 12 tracks from…
World Music Rocks The Kasbah
Author: Yvonne Mitton Various Artists – Rock The Kasbah (EMI 864 7912, 2004) Compilation albums can sometimes be a bit of a risk, and in…
Rabbit Dance Songs of the Lakota Available for the First Time on CD
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Rabbit Dance Songs of the Lakota by William Horncloud is now available on compact disk. This recording is the newest addition…
Spirit of an Irish Christmas
Spirit of an Irish Christmas (Tara Records TARACD4014), features a collection of best loved Christmas carols which have been given a traditional Irish quality. The…