Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Canadian Act Kalan Wi Wins Native American Music Award
Canadian world music group Kalan Wi Won the Award for Best Historical / Linguistic Recording at the 14th Annual Native American Music at the Seneca…
Ghanaian Reggae and Afrobeat Star Rocky Dawuni to perform in Europe
Ghana’s renowned musician and global activist, Rocky Dawuni, will be performing in Europe this May for a two week run of dates that will take…
Flying With Musical Instruments Campaign in Europe
A new proposal before the European Parliament might finally solve the problems that musicians face when traveling on planes with their instruments. The proposal would…
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…