Contributed by Amina Addy Two elder Ga drummers of repute have made their homes in the United States of America for many years, Yacub Addy…
Addy Elders in America: Yacub Addy and Obo Addy
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Idrissa Soumaoro Wins the 2004 Radio France International World Music Award
Paris, France – Malian musician Idrissa Soumaoro has won the 2004 Radio France International (RFI) World Music Award. The musical credentials of Idrissa Soumaoro are…
The Greek underworld: original roots to revival sounds
The Rough Guide to Rebétika [rebetika is also known as rembetika and rebetiko] showcases some of the best rebétika artists from its early roots to…
Tchorba, New album by Les Yeux Noirs
Paris, France – Tchorba, Yiddish for soup, is Les Yeux Noirs’ new album recorded, co-produced and mixed by famous producer Stuart Bruce (Paco de Lucia, Al…
North Africa meets Europe: Coastal Sounds
San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide to Mediterranean Café Music explores an intricate web of musical links that has formed across the Mediterranean,…
Pasajero: A Journey of Time and Memory
KVPT-TV PBS Fresno presents the premiere broadcast of Pasajero, A Journey of Time and Memory on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 8 PM Pacific Time…
The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo, Innovation and Revolution
San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo (RGNET1140CD) is one of the latest installments in the rough guide series. It showcases…
The Rough Guide To Brazilian Hip-Hop, a New Wave of Talent
San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Brazilian Hip-Hop (RGNET1141CD) presents some of the grittier sounds and funkier beats from Brazil’s homegrown rappers.…
6th Annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2004
Chicago, Illinois, USA – Many of the world’s finest music artists will gather in Chicago to perform at the 6th Annual World Music Festival, beginning…
Cristina Branco Releases Sensus
Portuguese fado singer extraordinaire Cristina Branco comes out in full bloom with her new release, Sensus. With her sixth release Branco delves deep into her…