Rafi El Releases Debut Album Ay de Mi
Rafi El Ay de Mi (Dutty Artz, 2014) Electronic beats, Argentine folk traditions, reggaeton, cumbia and a mix of singing and rapping define the debut…
First Atlantic Music Expo 2014 Showcases Confirmed
The first set of showcase acts that will perform at the First Atlantic Music Expo in Cape Verde was revealed today. Atlantic Music Expo will…
World Music Tribute to Bob Dylan
Various Artists From Another World A Tribute to Bob Dylan (Buda Musique, U.S. release: 2014) Music is a tricksy, crafty art. Don’t let anyone tell…
The Wonder Well
John Adorney The Wonder Well (Eversound Records, 2014) The Wonder Well by multi-instrumentalist John Adorney features a collection of easy listening instrumental music with ethereal…
Bassekou Kouyate and True Blues to Perform in Los Angeles February 8, 2014
Malian ngoni maestro Bassekou Kouyate and his outstanding ensemble Ngoni Ba is scheduled to perform Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Royce Hall, UCLA. Blues musician…
Fanfare Ciocarlia with Adrian Raso release Music Video Directed by Mattias Gordon
Guitarist Adrian Raso and Romanian brass band stars Fanfare Ciocarlia have a new album titled Devil’s Tale, scheduled for release in North America on February…
Sizzling Latin Sounds
Various Artists, compiled by Carlos Campos Barrio Latino 3 (George V) Latin sounds absolutely sizzle on the dancefloor, and this double CD by DJ Carlos…
Ingebjørg Bratland, Odd Nordstoga and Moddi Winners of Spellemannspris Awards 2013
Norwegian folk music artists Ingebjørg Bratland, Odd Nordstoga and Moddi are the winners of this year’s edition of Spellemannspris, the top music awards in Norway.…
Modern Gospel Music from Nigeria
Chidinma Okafor Modern Gospel Music from West Africa (ARC Music, 2009) This is a collection of gospel songs featuring Nigerian musician Chidinma Okafor, backed by…
Celtic Music Star Loreena McKennitt to Celebrate 30th Career Anniversary With Retrospective
The compilation The Journey So Far—The Best of Loreena McKennitt by one of the leading voices in the international Celtic and world music scene is…