Sierra Maestra Sonando Ya (Word Village, 2010) The new album by seminal Cuban band Sierra Maestra, Sonando Ya, leaves the old Cuban songbook and focuses…
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Salsa Seeds
Willie Colon & Ruben Blades – Siembra (Fania/Código Music 463 950 7078-2, 2010) Willie Colon & Ruben Blades – Siembra Live (Fania/Código Music 463…
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Avishai Cohen Aurora (EMI, 2010) Most music fans know Avishai Cohen as a top jazz bassist. His latest album, Aurora, however, is full of twists…
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Ana Moura Leva-me aos fados (Universal Music Portugal/World Village, 2009) Ana Moura is one of the great fado singers in the current Portuguese scene. On…
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Soniquete – Asignatura Flamenca (Bujio BJ-200, 2010) Soniquete is one of the most exciting projects related with Flamenco in recent years. This group, formed by…
View More Flamenco DreamsSierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival produced by Epiphany Artists. Created as an…
View More Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 LineupThe Formidable Contemporary Sounds of the Way of Saint James
Various Artists Cantigas do Camiño (Boa Music/Do Fol, 2010) Spain has been celebrating Xacobeo 2010. These festivities celebrate the legendary Way of Saint James (Camino…
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Jay Begaye with Tiinesha Begaye Horses Are Our Journey (Canyon Records CR-6467, 2010) Singer, drummer and composer pays tribute to horses in his latest recording,…
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Téada Ceol & Cuimhne [Music & Memory] (Gael Linn/Compass Records COM 4536, 2010) Irish folk band Téada has established itself as one of the finest…
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Various Artists Putumayo Presents South Africa (Putumayo World Music, 2010) South Africa is in the international spotlight as host of the 2010 Football World Cup…
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