The Jewish Americans (Rounder Records) is the soundtrack to the six hour PBS series of the same name airing in January 2008. Directed by David…
Original Television Soundtrack of the The Jewish Americans
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The Arabesque Foundation for Arab Culture Announces the 2008 edition of the Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music
The Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music offers a six-day residential program focusing on classical Arabic music. The seminar, held from March 15-21, is designed both…
Celtic Connections 2008 Announces Additions and Changes to the Program
The Celtic Connections 2008 produces several changes in the festival program. American fiddle, banjo and guitar player Bruce Molsky has joined the bill for the…
Fifth Annual globalFEST Brings Twelve World Music Acts to Influential New York Showcase
New York (NY), USA – The fifth annual globalFEST will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2008, starting at 7 pm on three stages at…
Cheb i Sabbah Releases Seventh CD, Devotion
Cheb i Sabbah has returned to India for Devotion, his seventh album on Six Degrees Records. India, a country Cheb i Sabbah vsited several times, …
Fascinating Flute Recital by V. Vamshidar
Author: Ms. Lakshmi There is a saying in the Tamil Language – "Pulliku Pirandadu Punai Aaguma!" which means – "could the offspring of a…
Sauti za Busara World Music Festival Announces Headliners for 2008 Edition
Zanzibar, Tanzania – The fifth edition of the Sauti za Busara music festival will take place in Old Fort, Stone Town, 7 – 10 February…
Tibetan Namgyal Lhamo Wins International Music Award
Netherlands-based Tibetan singer/songwriter Namgyal Lhamo has been awarded Best Female Solo Artist from India/Tibet at the 2007 International Music Awards held by Britain’s Musicaid along…
Iranian-American Composer Roya Bahrami Releases New CD
Washington, D.C., USA – Roya Bahrami, the Iranian-American composer, santur virtuoso, and vocalist, has a new album titled Roya. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of…
Berkeley’s Renowned Traditional Music Venue Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Awarded $1.161 Million Grant for New Home
Berkeley (California), USA – Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, the longest-running, full-time venue for folk and traditional music west of the Mississippi River, announced today it…