Jazz Great and New Age-World Music Pioneer, Paul Horn, Dies at 84
Internationally acclaimed American jazz flute player and composer Paul Horn passed away Sunday morning, June 29, 2014 after a brief illness. He was 84. Paul…
Sparkling vocal concert by Dr. P.B. Knna Kumar
Gayatri Fine Arts, (GFA) Rohini, Delhi celebrated its first Silver Jubilee Function on the 29th June, 2014 at 10 am at the Thiruvalluvar Hall of…
A Chat with Latin Vocalist, Joe Bataan
Part of the Latin Heritage Series: From Mambo to Salsa! My West Coast Story:On the West Coast, in 1973, musicians and dancers alike were…
A Stellar Performance by Fiddler Hanneke Cassel and Friends
Hanneke Cassel Dot the Dragon’s Eyes (Cassel Records, 2013) Hanneke Cassel has developed into a superb fiddler, composer and educator, specialized in various forms of…
Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela to perform at Carnegie Hall
On October 10, 2014 one of South Africa’s true ambassadors of freedom and musical icons—legendary trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Hugh Masekela kicks off Carnegie Hall’s…
The Latin Recording Academy Announces 2014 Special Award Recipients
Latin music artists Willy Chirino, César Costa, Carlos Do Carmo, Dúo Dinámico, Los Lobos, Valeria Lynch, and Ney Matogrosso will be honored with The Latin…
Barbican in London to Present Emerging Saharan Musicians in September 2014
Sahara Soul will present in London some of the most exciting artists from the Sahara, including Aziza Brahim (Western Sahara), Noura Mint Seymali (Mauritania), Tartit…
Portuguese Singer Luísa Sobral to Present her Remarkable Voice at Festival Arcu Atlánticu
Portuguese singer Luísa Sobral is set to perform on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 22:00 at the Festival Arcu Atlánticu 2014 (Atlantic Arc Festival)…
The Slyly Clever and Lively Sound of The Bombay Royale
The Bombay Royale The Island of Dr. Electrico (Hope Street Recordings, 2014) I’ll admit right up front that The Bombay Royale’s upcoming The Island of…
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Lifetime Honors Recipients in Folk & Traditional Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced the latest recipients of the NEA National Heritage Fellowships and NEA Jazz Masters awards, the…