London, UK – The Taoist Music Orchestra of the Shanghai City God Temple has recorded a Cd titled Chinese Taoist Music (ARC Music, 2007). the…
A New Generation of Chinese Taoist Music
Category: New Releases
Maria Rita Searches Samba in new CD
After putting out two highly-acclaimed, jazz-laced pop discs that made her an international star, Maria Rita turned her considerable artistic sights toward that most Brazilian…
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Collaborate on Raising Sand
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – Two legendary figures in popular music, rock singer Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and bluegrass star Alison Krauss have recorded an album…
Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever Announces New Album “Venus On Earth” for January 2008
Los Angeles (California), USA – Cambodian pop band Dengue Fever announced this week that they will release “Venus On Earth”, their eagerly anticipated third full-length…
Putumayo Explores the Music of Israel
The evening news usually depicts Israel as a country dominated by conflict with its Arab neighbors. As a result, most outsiders have little insight into…
Shahram and Hafez Nazeri Release The Passion of Rumi, Celebrating 800th Birthday of Sufi Poet Rumi
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – On the edge of Tehran lives a soulful singer named Shahram Nazeri who is largely responsible for popularizing the poetry of…
Fire Museum Records Releases Historic Indian Recording by Nathamuni Brothers
A recording of the Nathamuni Brothers, made in Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu (South India) in 1974 by musicologist Robert Garfias is now available on CD.…
Greentrax Recordings Releases a Collection of Pieces by the Late Gordon Duncan in Just for Gordon
Gordon Duncan was regarded as one of the finest Scottish pipers in recent times. "While steeped in the art of traditional highland piping, his approach…
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Release In the Moment
USA – In The Moment is the much anticipated new CD by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. Following on from their award winning album "Fire…
Rounder Records Releases City of Dreams Boxed Set: A Collection of New Orleans Music
Burlington (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records announced the release of City of Dreams: A Collection of New Orleans Music. Due October 9, this comprehensive four-disc…