They’ve been in existence for little more than a couple of years and yet The Barons of Tang have already cut a swathe through the…
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Kamerunga’s on top of the world
Acclaimed North Quensland band Kamerunga will be taking its innovative blend of Aussie folk, funk, reggae and world music overseas for the first time next…
Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni wins “Best African Artist” Award at International Reggae & World Music Awards 2011
“The new kinds of fusion in reggae which I see now are the integration of traditional African instruments.” Ghana’s reggae star Rocky Dawuni won the…
Tilburg’s 15th Gipsy Festival: A World of Musical Journeys
One of the best musical discoveries for me this year has been Tilburg’s Gipsy Festival in Holland, May 28-29. The festival has been running since…
Anger Grows in Music Community Over Grammy Changes
On April 6th of 2011 the Recording Academy (NARAS) announced sweeping changes to the Grammy Awards. “In an effort to continuously evolve its GRAMMY Awards…
The Best of Celtic Music for Saint Patrick’s Day 2011
If you stand very still, tilt your head and gaze just so into the green you can see St. Patrick’s Day from here. Those of…
Celebrate Music Freedom Day 2011
It’s time to find your favorite censored music and play it loud and proud. As the official sponsor of Music Freedom Day, Freemuse.org has reached…
A Call for the Protest Song
I attended to my first anti-war march when I was three years old. Okay, I was in a stroller and was, technically, pushed. I’ve attended…
Memorable Songs for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. If you’ve set your plans and have lined up the flowers, chocolates,…
Klezmer Diversity
Poland has become one of the leading countries in the Klezmer music renaissance. Kroke is perhaps the most successful act, but other bands and musicians…