Garifuna Music as a Living Musical Form
The Garifuna Collective Ayo (Stonetree/Cumbancha, 2013) It’s been some six years since Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective introduced the world music community to the…
Flamenco Legend Paco de Lucía Returns to Cuba After 26 Years
Cuban maestro Leo Brower announced that renowned Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia will return to Cuba perform a flamenco concert after 26 years without appearing…
Marley’s Music Uprising Finalists Announced
The 25 finalists of Marley’s Music Uprising competition were announces this week. Marley’s Music Uprising is a nationwide contest aimed to discover the next great…
Quebecer Band Le Vent Du Nord Announces UK Tour
Le Vent Du Nord, one of the leading bands in the Quebec folk music scene, will be touring the UK this summer, July 23rd to…
Jota Innovator Carmen París and Depedro to Perform at New York’s New Music Seminar
Spanish artists Carmen París, Depedro and Coque Malla are set to perform on Monday, June 10th at 8:00 pm at the New Music Seminar in…
A New Incarnation of the Mbira
Chris Berry King of Me (Kanaga System Krush, 2013) King of Me highlights the fabulous sound of the electric mbira. American musician Chris Berry fell…
An Explosive Mix of Pipes, Drums and Electronic Beats
Budiño Sotaque (Fol Música, 2013) Sotaque is the latest album by Spanish bagpipe maestro and composer Budiño. Although his music is rooted in the traditions…
Quarter to Six
The Idan Raichel Project Quarter to Six (Cumbancha, 2013) Although it’s clear that Israeli musician Idan Raichel has a great interest in the musical traditions…
Dawanggang, a Wild Leap Into The Unknown
Dawanggang Wild Tune Stray Rhythm – Huang Qiang Zou Ban (Jaro Medien, 2013) I’m going to be upfront right here in the beginning. If you…
Distinctive Performance by Eritrea’s Faytinga
Faytinga – Numey (Cobalt 09294-2, 2000) This CD is particularly interesting and attractive, since music from Eritrea is rare. The artist is a lady described…