Mohsen Sharifian: Taking traditional music from Iran to new collaborative heights
Mohsen Sharifian is a musician and composer from Iran, and heads the troupe Lian Band. He has spent the last two decades immersing himself in…
Berlin Festival Wassermusik 2013 to Focus on Music from the Pacific Region
German music and film festival Wassermusik 2013 will present music and films from the Pacific seaboard. The concerts, films, and discussions will take place July…
Cool Summer Grooves from New Zealand
Fat Freddy’s Drop Blackbird (The Drop, 2013) New Zealand soul masters have a great new recording with the coolest grooves for the summer of 2013.…
Cambalache to perform at the Son Jarocho International Exchange Project in Chicago
The Son Jarocho International Exchange Project festival kick-offs June 29th with a concert by Cambalache at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. A…
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…