Splendid Tony McManus Ventures into the Classical Music Field
Tony McManus Mysterious Boundaries (Compass Records, 2013) Tony McManus’ skilled fingerstyle technique has earned him a fabulous reputation as one of the finest guitarists in…
WOMEX 2013 Announces First Set of World Music Showcase Acts
World Music Expo WOMEX announced today the first set of international artists selected to perform at the influential showcase to be held in in Cardiff,…
Parno Graszt and Eszter Biro Bring Exciting Gypsy Funk and Jewish Music to the United States
Two high profile Hungarian acts, Parno Graszt and Eszter Biro, are currently touring the northeastern United States. Parno Graszt is a vibrant 9 piece Gypsy…
Babel Med Music Seeks World Music Artists for 2014 Showcases
World Music showcase Babel Med Music is seeking submissions for the 2014 showcases. Babel Med Music 2014 will be held March 20 – 24 in…
Thought-provoking Afrobeat
Femi Kuti No Place for My Dream (Knitting Factory Records, 2013) Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and singer Femi Kuti, one of the sons of legendary Afrobeat pioneer…
Bluesman and Soul Singer Bobby “Blue” Bland Dies at 83
Blues fans today are mourning the loss of bluesman and soul singer Bobby “Blue” Bland. The Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, arranger and bandleader, known to many…
Zingaros present an Irresistible Fusion of Tango and Gypsy Music
Zingaros Gitango (ARC Music, 2013) Pairing the rowdy good fun of gypsy music with the lush poignancy of Argentinian tango, Zingaros’s second recording Gitango is…
Sarawak to Become the Essential Stage for World Music in the Next Days
Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo) will host two major international world music events in the coming days. The state capital, Kuching, will host the inaugural edition of…
Karmix: Kuon Ganjo, Urban Lounge and Fusion
Claude Challe Karmix: Kuon Ganjo (Worldwide Records) The driving force behind the Buddha Bar brand has put together yet another superb compilation of urban lounge…
Flavorful Kachupada
Carmen Souza Kachupada (Harmonia Mundi / Galileo-MC, released in Europe in 2012, rest of the world in 2013) Portuguese singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Carmen Souza…