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…
Bossa and Beyond
It’s a vast country where a lot of music is made, so the laws of probability dictate that a healthy portion of CDs coming into…
Trova Maestro Gets International Recognition
Alejandro Almenares Casa De Trova – Cuba 50’s (Tumi Records, 2014) Cuban singer-songwriter and musician Alejandro Almenares is one of the greatest living troveros (musical…
Cuban Piano Sensation Alfredo Rodríguez to release New Album in March 2014
Cuban jazz pianist Alfredo Rodríguez has a new album titled The Invasion Parade (Mack Avenue), scheduled for release in March 2014. The Invasion Parade was…
Flamenco Star Enrique Morente, the Central Focus of Aurora Carbonell’s Exhibition
The art exhibition ‘La Aurora de Morente’ (Morente’s Aurora) presents art works made in the past three years by Enrique Morente’s widow, Aurora Carbonell. Shortly…
Taksim Trio to Perform with Special Spanish and Indian Guests in Istanbul
Taksim Trio, known for incorporating the dynamic and cosmopolitan soul of Istanbul into its music, will perform a concert along with flamenco-jazz star Dorantes, legendary…
Leading American Reggae Artist Mighty Mystic Releases Concrete World
Reggae act Mighty Mystic has released his second album titled Concrete World (VP Records). Mighty Mystic is one of the top artists U.S reggae scene.…
Africa Oyé Festival Announces 2014 Dates
Africa Oyé, the UK’s largest free festival of African music and culture, will take place Saturday, June 21-22, 2014 at Sefton Park, Liverpool. The event…
Vibrant Brass Band Sounds from Russia
Bubamara Brass Band Balkanteka (Sketis Music SKMRon104, 2013) Although most of the focus is on Serbian, Romanian and Macedonian brass bands, Russian also has its…
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Perform March 14 in Whitby
Malian music masters Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba are set to perform on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at 8:00 pm at the Whitby Pavilion Theatre,…
Embracing Nigerian-American Musical Roots
Offiong Bassey Offiong Bassey (2013) The self-titled debut album by Nigerian-American vocalist Offiong Bassey embraces African-American and African musical roots. Gifted with a great voice,…