San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide to Latin Street Party is a collection of Latin street beats that represents both mainstream and alternative…
View More The Rough Guide To Latin Street PartyAuthor: Angel Romero
Renowned Irish Band Dervish to Bring the Spirit of Irish Music "Sessions" to American Airwaves for the First Time
Sligo, Ireland ? The Irish music "session" – regularly connected with the great pubs of Ireland and the wild beauty of the west of Ireland…
View More Renowned Irish Band Dervish to Bring the Spirit of Irish Music "Sessions" to American Airwaves for the First TimeThe Queen of World Music Goes Acoustic
Natacha Atlas Ana Hina (World Village, 2008) Natacha Atlas is one of the most charismatic and creative artists in the world music scene. With every…
View More The Queen of World Music Goes AcousticChico Cesar at Culture Room in Southern Florida September 2008
Brazilian star Chico Cesar will be performing Friday September 5th at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale. Doors open at 8 pm. Cesar will provide…
View More Chico Cesar at Culture Room in Southern Florida September 2008Honoring Peyote
In recent years there’s been growing interest in the spiritual musical traditions of the American Indians of the Southwest. Peyote songs are used in…
View More Honoring PeyoteInterview with Lila Downs
In a few weeks, Lila Down’s new CD, titled Shake Away / Ojos de culebra, will be released. The album honors the traditional shamans and…
View More Interview with Lila DownsFunky Funkadesi
Funkadesi Yo Baba (independent release, 2008) Multi-ethnic band Funkadesi is based in Chicago and it performs an explosive music of bhangra, spicy Afro-Latin beats such…
View More Funky FunkadesiBurning Spear at the Fillmore New York in August 2008
On August 31st, Burning Spear returns to New York for his first show in 2 years, celebrating the release of his new album Jah Is…
View More Burning Spear at the Fillmore New York in August 2008Delectable Sarangi
The Sabri Family 5 Ragas (ARC Music, 2008) The sarangi is a beautiful Indian musical instrument. It is bowed and produces a spacey evocative sound…
View More Delectable SarangiRoots Highway
Drew Emmitt Long Road (Compass Records, 2008) On Long Road, Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon lead singer and mandolin player) shows that is not only one…
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