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World Music Central’s Christmas Gift Giving Guide
Have you turned into a parking space stalker at the mall? You know the ones who creep along at two miles-per-hour down a long…
Swathi Tirunal – a Consummate Composer
Indian Music and in particular Karnatic music is universally cherished as a consummate art form. Karnatic music has a rich and glorious heritage and stands…
A Rich Variety of World Music for Children
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of world music recordings that specifically target children. Two of the early pioneers were…
World Music Guide to Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the hotspots in Canada. The city has become a magnet for a thriving Asian community, primarily Chinese. It has also attracted…
The Spirit of Goa, India
Many years ago when on visit to the Continent, and more specifically the south of France, I realized what really made Goa tick. Natural beauty…
Alston Koch talks to Australian PM on Lanka’s Tsunami victims at MCG fundraiser
Author: Dirk Tissera 19-01-2005 Toronto, Canada – Alston Koch needs no introduction to the world of music. Having captivated audiences and dignitaries from around the…
Are you listening? Jazz in Goa
Author: Armando Gonsalves Isn’t music the surest way to being alive? If the God’s are happy with music, can mortals be far behind? To ‘see…
Jazz it up, Classical style!
Author: Armando Gonsalves In just a few weeks, Jazz in Goa has got itself firmly in the saddle of the live music platform in Goa.…
Cheers to Goa and Jazz
Not many months ago, there was a general feeling that jazz did not have an audience in Goa. And that promoting jazz was just like…