Review of the 15th Fira Mediterrània de Manresa
The “Fira Mediterrània – Factoría d’Arrel” took place November 8-11 of 2012 in the Catalan city of Manresa. As its program indicates, this is a…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2013 Now Accepting Showcase Applications
International world music conference WOMEX, is calling all world music artists and DJs to submit their applications to perform at the WOMEX 2013 Showcase Festival.…
Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette Announces 2013 Lineup
The 27th edition of the renowned roots, pop and world music Festival International de Louisiane will take place April 24-April 28, 2013. This year’s line-up…
An Intimate History of Clannad
Clannad Clannad – Christ Church Cathedral (ARC Music EUCD2441, 2013) Clannad’s live performance at Dublin’s ancient Christ Church Cathedral is now available on CD and…
Krontjong from the Spice Islands
IMC Krontjong Ensemble The Collection (Jamboe Entertainment, 2012) Dutch ensemble Indisch Muzikanten Collectief (IMC) presents a lively album of krontjong, also known as keroncong (pronounced…
Celebrated Irish Acoustic Band Lúnasa to Release Album with RTE Concert Orchestra
Lúnasa, one of the finest Celtic music bands from Ireland will release their new album titled Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra this year. The…
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways to Be Released February 26
Smithsonian Folkways has announced the release of “Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways” . The album, compiled by music historian and folklorist Richard Carlin, is…
Delightfully Satisfying Amazonia
Mario Adnet Amazonia On the Forest Trail (Adventure Music, 2013) Music fans might know the name Mario Adnet from such recordings as From the Heart,…
Tango Innovators Bajofondo Announce 2013 North American Tour
South American band Bajofondo announced they will tour throughout North America in March and April in support of their forthcoming album Presente, scheduled for release…
Violin Maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam to Bring His Global Fusion to Skirball Cultural Center
Dr. L. Subramaniam’s Global Fusion project featuring renowned harmonica blues musician Corky Siegel are scheduled to perform on Friday, February 22 at 8:00 PM at…