La Aurora de Morente’ at the Heart of Mas Morente Tribute
In addition to concerts, the Mas Morente tribute to the late Flamenco singer Enrique Morente will include other disciplines such as the fine arts. ‘La…
2nd Borneo World Music Expo Seeking Showcase Proposals
Sarawak Tourism Board has announced its 2nd Borneo World Music Expo. The international exhibit and showcase will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia – Borneo…
Vallenato Star Diomedes Díaz Dies at 56
Diomedes Díaz, vallenato’s leading performer and one of the top selling vallenato artists in Colombia died December 22, 2013 at his home in Valledupar. He…
Another Gem from Intercontinental Salsa Supergroup
Africando – ¡Viva Africando! (Sterns STCD1120, 2013) If you enjoyed Africando’s previous albums, you are in for treat. The great African and African diaspora vocalists…
The Lighter Side of Badi Assad
Badi Assad Between Love and Luck (Quatro Ventos, 2013) Even though she’s a world class guitarist, Brazilian composer and songwriter Badi Asad has chosen to…
An Extraordinary Array of Traditional and New Percussive Sounds
Steve Shehan Hang With You (Naïve, 2013) American world traveler and multi-instrumentalist Steve Shehan explores new resonances in his latest album, Hang With You. As…
World Music Conference Babel Med Music Announces 2014 Showcases
World music expo Babel Med Music in Marseilles will celebrate its 10th year in 2014. The influential regional showcase has announcers the names of some…
A Wide Range of Musical References Back And Forth
Jayme Stone The Other Side of the Air (Jayme Stone JS400, 2013) Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone departs from his world music explorations and ventures…
World Music Central Announces Its Best World Music Albums of 2013
World Music Central’s music critics and special guests announced today their lists of best world music albums of 2013. Yvon Ambrosi – akhaba.com (Paris, France)…
Al Andalus Ensemble Cellist Lori Presthus Dies at 57
The Al Andalus Ensemble announced the passing of its cellist, Lori Presthus. She died away at home on November 20, 2013. She was a cellist,…