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).…
Essential Cape Verdean Album Reissued
Titina Canta B. Leza (Sterns STCD3064, 2013) Titina, one of the great singers from Cape Verde, recorded Canta B. Leza about 25 years ago, as…
Zé Luis Announces French Tour accompanied by Nancy Vieira
Cape Verdean vocalist Zé Luis will bring his velvety vocals to France in the next days. The rising star of Cape Verdean music will be…
Stunning Pieces that Bring to Life the Shades of Flamenco
Amir John Haddad 9 Guitarras (Galileo Music Communication, 2013) Every once in a while, one hears of a news story about the relationship between a…
Contradanza to Present New Album in Cadiz
Spanish contemporary folk music band Contradanza is scheduled to present its new album titled “El canto de la tripulación” (the song of the crew) in…
Carmen Souza Releases Live at Lagny Jazz Festival
After traveling the globe presenting her studio album “Kachupada” (2012), Portuguese singer Carmen Souza releases now a live album recorded with her quartet on October…
Famed Brazilian Vocalist Maria Rita to Perform at City Winery in New York
Brazilian singer Maria Rita, one of the leading vocalists from Brazil, is set to perform at New York’s City Winery on Sunday, February 2 and…
World Music Star Angelique Kidjo to Perform a Special Concert at The Town Hall in New York City
Angélique Kidjo, one of the most popular artists in the world music scene, will perform a special concert at The Town Hall in in New…
Kong Audio Announces the Release of Chinee Orchestra Standard Edition
Kong Audio has announced the release of Chinee Orchestra SE, a collection of 27 Chinese instruments, plus one set of Chinese percussion. The Standard Edition…
The Potent and Enchanting Music of Sukhawat Ali Khan
Sukhawat Ali Khan featuring Deepak Ram Laaj (Casa Ganesh Records, 2014) Steeped in a sultry mysteriousness Laaj, or Divine Grace, is the latest offering by…
World Music Winners of 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The Recording Academy announced today the winners of the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Two predictable recordings tied for Best World Music Album: Live: Singing For…