Jamaica – Desmond Dekker, the singer who became popular worldwide with the hit songs “The Israelites” and “Intensified” died May 25 in the morning. He…
Jamaican Legend Desmond Dekker Dies at 64
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Crisis in Kidal, Mali, Affecting Tuareg Musicians
Mali – Andy Morgan, manager of Tuareg band Tinariwen has reported on the development of a crisis in the African nation of Mali. According to…
A Tribute to Ray Barretto in New York
The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet and Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ache will be performing a tribute concert to the recently departed Ray Barretto. The…
Latin Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz in a Coma
New Orleans (Louisiana), USA – Latin Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz is in the intensive care unit of East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans in…
Hamza el Din, Nubian Oud Player
Author: Jeff Kaliss Hamza el Din has been exporting the ancient musical culture of his native Nubia, ever since the Aswan Dam threatened to drown…
Yosvany Terry Will Present Afro-Cuban Rhythms at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Seattle (Washington), USA – The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents saxophonist Yosvany Terry for two nights, May 30 – 31, 2006. Band…
Hamza El Din Dies in Berkeley
According to San Francisco radio producer Dore Stein, Egyptian musician Hamza El Din passed away yesterday, May 22nd. He died from complications after brain surgery…
The Whistlebinkies present Albannach
Glasgow, Scotland – The latest release by Scottish band The Whistlebinkies is Albannach (Greentrax CDTRAX 288). The album was recorded in 2005 and early 2006…
Taj Mahal to Headline U.S. Congressional Festival Honoring Musicians Who Are National Treasures
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – As a group of elder but hardly retiring American musicians return from touring France — and their hero’s reception…
Diane Schuur featuring Dave Samuels and Caribbean Jazz Project in Seattle
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents June 13 – 18, 2005 (six nights), two-time Grammy winning vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur with the Grammy-winning…