He’eia is Cyril Lani Pahinui’s third solo album for Dancing Cat, following 6 & 12 String Slack Key, and Night Moon (Po Mahina.) Cyril Pahinui…
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Master Cyril Lani Pahinui, Releases He’eia
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Legendary Jamaican Band, Culture, Live in New York
New York (NY), USA – On Tuesday, August 7th, S.O.B.’s presents the iconic roots reggae band, Culture. Founded in the 1970’s golden age of reggae,…
Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain Reunite 15 Years after The Grammy-Winning Planet Drum for Global Drum Project
Four international master percussionists have joined forces for a new recording and tour. The Global Drum Project includes Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju…
Oliver Mtukudzi Releases Tsimba Itsoka
Oliver Mtukudzi, the Zimbabwean Afro-pop icon who joined the Heads Up International label with the 2005 release of Nhava, examines the lasting effect of gentle…
Kassav’ at Emancipation Day Zouk Concert Toronto
Toronto, Canada – Caribbean band Kassav’ makes its first concert appearance in Toronto on Wednesday August 1, 2007, 8pm at Danforth Music Hall, located at…
Kassav at S.O.B.’s New York July 31
On Tuesday, July 31st, S.O.B.’s, will present Kassav , the creators of zouk music. Zouk means “party” in creole and is a rhythmic style of…
Eastern Blok Appears in Angelina Jolie’s Upcoming Film, Wanted, and Will Release Folk Tales in October
Chicago, USA – Eastern Blok releases their highly anticipated album, Folk Tales, on October 24, 2007. The quartet will be a highlight of this year’s…
Folk Music Contest and Gold Digging in Spain
Navelgas, Spain – A fascinating combination of world music and gold mining will take place this summer in the small Asturian valley of Navelgas (Tinéo)…
Gyil Master Kakraba Lobi Dies in Accra
Ghana – American professor Julie Strand reported today the passing of Kakraba Lobi. He died on Friday, July 20, at Ridge Hospital in Accra, Ghana.…
Three Bruce Cockburn Reissues in July 2007
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Bruce Cockburn’s 1996 release The Charity of Night showcases the full scope of Cockburn’s artistry as a writer, vocalist, guitarist and…