Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Cuban Percussionist Armando Peraza Dies at 89
Music fans spanning from Cuban and Afro-Cuban to Latin and Latin jazz to Latin inspired rock are mourning the loss of Cuban percussionist Armando Peraza.…
A Soaring Musical Journey through the Amazon with Animated Friends
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Powell Rio 2 (Sony Music, 2014) Music composer John Powell ponders, “If you think about music and where it…
Taiwanese Composers Come Together to Protect Nature in Taiwan
Various Artists The Eyes of the Sky – 10 Beautiful Stories About Protecting the Pure Land of Taiwan (Wind Music, 2013) Taiwanese music producer Judy…
Ahmed Nasheed Reveals the Vibrant Sounds of the Maldives
Ahmed Dhaalu Raa (Asasi Records, 2014) With his debut album Dhaalu Raa, Ahmed Nasheed will transport you to the exotic Maldives in the Indian Ocean,…
Groupa’s Hypnotic Hybrid of Folk and Musical Improvisation
Groupa Silent Folk (Footprint Records, 2014) One of the irresistible charms of world music is its promise – its promise of a journey. Nothing delivers…
Reeves Sings Popular Music Standards
Dianne Reeves Beautiful Life (Concord, 2014) The most recent work by Dianne Reeves in the U.S. five years. One of the most prominent female voices…
Aziza Brahim’s Expression
Against All Odds, Pride of Segou, Pride of Mali: The Festival on the Niger River
The Festival on the Niger River, 10th Anniversary Edition Celebration Each evening, high in the sky, a thin silver cup-shaped new moon seemed to smile…
Veteran Bluegrass Radio Host and Appalachian Musician Otis Head Dies at 94
Harmonica player and 60-year radio host Otis Head, age 94, of the Plainview Community, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Heritage Health Care in Fort…
Flamenco Icon Miguel “El Funi” with Juan Del Gastor to perform in New York
Direct from Andalucía in southern Spain, Gypsy flamenco’s compelling icon “El Funi” (Miguel Peña Vargas) will return to New York on Wednesday, April 16 2014…