Various Artists – Planet Buzz (Narada/EMI, 2004) This is an excellent compilation of world music, put together by Global Rhythm Magazine. Handpicked by Alecia Cohen,…
Planet Buzz
Author: Madanmohan Rao
Madanmohan Rao is an author and media consultant from Bangalore, and global correspondent for world music and jazz for World Music Central and Jazzuality. He has written over 15 books on media, management and culture, and is research director for YourStory Media. Madan was formerly World Music Editor at Rave magazine and RJ at WorldSpace, and can be followed on Twitter at @MadanRao.
Niladri Kumar Pushes the frontiers of Indian classical music
Niladri Kumar – Sitar Gaze (Times Music, 2005) Pushing the frontiers of Indian classical music, this is an excellent album featuring sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar,…
‘It is important to build an ecosystem for cross-cultural music collaboration’ – interview with Dr. L. Subramaniam, Ambi and Bindu Subramaniam
In recent interviews arranged over a week, I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. L. Subramaniam (legendary violinist in Indian classical and Western…
Forest of the Saints
Goa Gil – Forest of the Saints (EMI) Goa Gil is a San Francisco musician, DJ and party organiser now based in Goa. He is…
Desert Visions
Prem Joshua – Desert Visions (New Earth Records/Music Today, 1995) This CD showcases New Age guru Prem Joshua’s versatile multi-instrumental skills. The lineup also includes…
Flamenco Romantico
Rafa El Tachuela – Flamenco Romantico (ARC Music, 2006) After his fruitful collaboration with master Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy on the best selling album Flamenco…
Musicians need to collaborate and promote environmental conservation – interview with Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej
Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej recently organized and performed at The RoundGlass Samsara Festival in Bangalore, focused on environmental sustainability and nature conservation. He joins…
Raising the Rhythms
James Asher – Raising the Rhythms (Free Spirit Entertainment, 1999) Citing influences from the Caribbean, America, India, Africa and Middle East, this promises to be…
‘Music can definitely pave the way to a peaceful, happy world’ – Sitar Artist Nikhil Patwardhan
Nikhil Patwardhan has released six albums of Indian classical music – and is also an electrical engineer. He shares his unusual story in this interview,…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2017: 20 years of celebrating music heritage!
The annual Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) featured a special lineup of performances, workshops and cultural activities on the occasion of…