Lô And Behold: Maame, a DYI Effort
Cheikh Lô – Maame (World Circuit, 2025) A decade has passed since Cheikh Lô last offered a studio album, and Maame feels like a homecoming…
Colombian Sensation Ondatropica to Perform in London on May 31
Ondatropica is set to perform on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm at Koko in London. Will Holland aka Quantic (accordion & guitar) has joined…
A Rebirth of the Kondi
Sorie Kondi – Thogolobea (Dutty Artz, 2013) Thogolobea is the new album by Sorie Kondi, a remarkable musician from Sierra Leone. Sorie Kondi combines the…
SummerStage 2013 to Present Multiple Facets of Latin Music Throughout New York City
New York City’s SummerStage Festival will present one of the largest series of music by Hispanic artists in the USA. The festival includes twenty shows…
Hagere EP by Ethiopian Sensation Samuel Yirga Now Available in North America
Hagere, the debut release by Ethiopian phenomenon Samuel Yirga, is now available in North America for the very first time. Hagere, showcases the young pianist’s…
A Rich Tapestry of Musical and Vocal Inspirations
Mircan Minor (UCM Productions, 2012) Music fans will recognize Mircan Kaya from previous recordings like Bizim Ninniler, Kül, Sala, Elixir and Nanni, but this musician,…
Fourteenth Annual Native American Music Awards Announce Winners
The Winners for the 14th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced live on Friday, May 10th in the Events Center of the Seneca Niagara…
Sunshine Arabia 2008
Various Artists Sunshine Arabia 2008 (EMI) This is an excellent compilation of contemporary Arabic sound, with 18 tracks covering a lot of musical texture. Our…
The New Generation of Sensual Brazilian Voices
Women of Brazil (Putumayo, 2013) Putumayo celebrates the sensual female voices of Brazil in the compilation titled Women of Brazil . It is an easy…
Fun, Depth and Maturity in Ravi Shankar’s Living Room Sessions
Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar The Living Room Sessions Part 2 (East Meets West Music, 2013) I like knowing that at the age of 91 Ravi…
Walking with the Skatalites
The Skatalites Walk With Me (Moondust Records, 2013) WWalk With Me is the latest album by legendary Jamaican band The Skatalites. It’s also the last…