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).…
Gypsy Music in His Soul
Ferenc – Gypsy Dream (Mesa/Bluemoon Records, 2014) Outstanding Hungarian classical violinist Ferenc Illenyi has a parallel career as a fabulous Gypsy music violinist. His album…
WOMEX Night at SXSW 2014 Announced
World Music Expo WOMEX has announced the line-up for the annual WOMEX Night at SXSW on Thursday 13 March at Flamingo Cantina, Austin, Texas, USA.…
Remarkable Spanish band Fuel Fandango to Perform in the USA and China
Spanish band Fuel Fandango continues with its international tour and will bring its explosive mix of electronic music, pop and flamenco to South By Southwest…
The Master Musicians of Jajouka to Perform at Bonnaroo
Legendary North African band The Master Musicians of Jajouka, led by Bachir Attar, is scheduled to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in 2014 in Manchester,…
WOMEX 2014 Seeking Submissions from Music Filmmakers
Filmmakers who reveal the stories behind some of the world’s most intriguing musicians and musical movements are invited to showcase their work at the IMZ…
Master Piper Carlos Núñez Releases Inter-Celtic and Tours North America
Carlos Núñez, one of the greatest Celtic music pipers has a new album titled Inter-Celtic released this month. Núñez is also touring North America with…
Atlantic Connections Stage: A Window to Ibero-American Music
WOMEX 2014’s ‘local stage’ in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, this year is called ‘Atlantic Connections’ and will highlight some of the hottest Ibero-American musical acts,…
WOMEX 2014 Accepting Proposals for Potential Conference Speakers and Mentors
World Music Expo WOMEX is seeking proposals that examine Spain’s varied musical tracks, from the internationally heralded flamenco to the Celtic-influenced folk from WOMEX’s host…
Tuareg Sensation Tamikrest Release New Video “Djanegh etoumast”
Tamikrest, one of the hottest new acts in the Tuareg desert blues music scene, has a new music video titled ‘Djanegh etoumast.’ ‘Djanegh etoumast’ appears…
Charming Collection of Devotional Songs
Manika Kaur Satnam Waheguru (Invincible Recordings, 2014) Manika Kaur’s latest recording, Satnam Waheguru has had a very good reception in yoga and Punjabi circles. Satnam…