Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Wu Man to Perform at Cleveland Museum of Art
Celebrated pipa player Wu Man is set to perform her Ancient Dances program on April 8 at the Cleveland Museum of Art . This work…
The 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto
Small World Music is currently presenting The 13th Annual Asian Music Series. As World Music Central reported earlier this week, the series opened on April…
Crossover Music of Angola
Manuel Diogo Music of Angola (ARC Music EUCD 2565, 2015) Many, perhaps most American music shoppers will recognize the African patterns and second line rhythm…
Mongolian Band Ajinai to Perform in Toronto
Celebrated Mongolian group Ajinai will make its Toronto debut today Thursday, April 2 at Small World Music Centre in Toronto. Ajinai has brought traditional…
Le Vent du Nord to Hold CD Release Party in New York
Le Vent Du Nord, the leading French-Canadian band, is set to perform on April 11 in Brooklyn (New York). The award-winning group will showcase…
Musical Instrument Museum Inaugurates Wu Man and Pipa Exhibit
The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to presenting musical instruments and music of every country in the world, has celebrated Chinese pipa master…
Transfixing Songs of Russian Old Believers
Linas Rimša and Folk Group Arinushka Old Faith (Arc Music EUCD2492, 2014) Lithuanian keyboardist, programmer and composer Linas Rimša explores the music and dances of…
Celebrating Armenia Festival in New York During April 2015
In remembrance of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, Alwan and 3rd i NY have scheduled a special series presenting the persevering arts and culture…
International Songwriting Competition Reveals 2014 Finalists
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) revealed today the finalists for the 2014 competition. Selected from over 18,000 entries from 118 countries throughout the world, the…
Brazilian Vibes and Electronic Beats
Various Artists Trip do Brasil (Sony) Contemporary Brazilian music is unmatched in its ability to move people on the dance floor, and this classic compilation…