The Skatalites On the Right Track (AIM, 2007) Veteran Jamaican band The Skatalites chose Australia to record its second album of new material. Even though…
Skatalites Present New Material On the Right Track
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Toumast on Tour
Paris, France – After the world release of his new album Ishumar, Toumast embarks on a summer tour across Europe. The album was released in…
Spirit of Armenia! This Summer at the Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and KCRW present Spirit of Armenia! on Sunday, July 29, at the Hollywood Bowl. This performance is one of…
Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion at Jazz and Rib Fest
The legendary percussionist Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion announced that they will be performing at Columbus, Ohio’s Jazz and Rib Fest, on July…
Shout! Factory Will Release DVD About Pioneering Cuban Band Los Zafiros
Shout! Factory will be releasing Los Zafiros – Music From The Edge Of Time on DVD July 31st. The DVD contains a documentary with many…
Bobby Osborne Releases Bluegrass Melodies
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Fresh on the heels of his triumphant Rounder debut Try a Little Kindness, Bobby Osborne and his Rocky Top X-Press return…
La Fête de Marquette Concert Review
Review by Terry O’ Friday, July 13th – Sunday, July 15th Madison, Wisconsin The three day Le Fête de Marquette opened for its second year…
Vieux Farka Toure at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago
Review by: Terry O’ I saw Vieux Farka Touré last night in Chicago at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. He opened for Toumani…
Latin Rock Band deSoL Releases New Album and Tours North America
Over the course of their six years together, deSoL has scored notable successes both on stage and on radio. With Rock, Pop and Latin influences…
World Music at Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance 2007
Over 85 bands from 15 countries will be performing at this year’s GrassRoots Festival, including legendary South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, bluegrass-rock trio The…