9Bach Defies Folk Conventions
9Bach Tincian (Real World, 2014) Tincian, the Welsh band 9Bach’s debut recording on the Real World label after their first self-titled 2009 import release, is…
Afrolicious Announces California Dreaming Remix Album and Summer Tour
Afrobeat band Afrolicious has announced a new album titled California Dreaming Remixed, scheduled for releaase June 17th, 2014. California Dreaming Remixed includes remixes from legendary…
Ernán López-Nussa Wins Cubadisco 2014 Gran Prize
Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa was the top winner at Cubadisco 2014. He received four awards, including the Gran Prize for his album Sacrilegio (Producciones Colibrí,…
Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté Duet Album Now Available
The eagerly anticipated album by kora maestro Toumani Diabate and his son Sidiki is now available in the UK. Toumani & Sidiki is a conversation…
Opening concert in New York of Leyendas – Legends of Latin American Music series
Leyendas is a new series produced by New York City’s The Town Hall in association with Claudia Norman that celebrates the world’s great figures in…
The new Chinese cultural revolution
They might not be the Central Politburo’s pin-up boys, but a brace of charismatic Beijing-based bands from far-flung regions of China that blend contrasting ethnic…
Suma Flamenca 2014 at Europe’s Oldest Theater
The Teatro Español, the oldest stage in Europe, will present original shows during Suma Flamenca 2014 (Flamenco summit), one of the greatest flamenco festivals in…
The Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina
Various Artists Rough Guide to Salsa Clandestina (World Music Network, 2007) Salsa is fast becoming one of the hottest international dance trends, and salsa lovers…
Authentic Rajasthani Folk Music from the Langas and Manganiars
Various Artists Rajasthan Folk, Volume 1 (Vale Entertainment, 2006) The 10 tracks on this CD provide close to an hour of authentic Rajasthani folk music…
The Bombarde and Veuze Enter Uncharted Territory
Les Allumés du Chalumeau Les Allumés du Chalumeau (Aremorica Records, 2013) François Robin and Ronan Le Gouriérec play traditional Breton instruments in an unexpected fashion.…