Dulcimer of Belarus
Olga Mischula and Kirmash Dulcimer of Belarus (ARC Music, 2008) This is a fine folk music album from Belarus. Olga Mischula, internationally acclaimed virtuoso of…
A Tribute to Ali Farka Touré at UCLA in Lo Angeles
The Center for the Art of Performance at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) will present “A Tribute to Ali Farka Touré” Friday, February 1…
Yesterday I Saw The Earth Beautiful
Gerry O’Beirne & Rosie Shipley Yesterday I Saw The Earth Beautiful (2010) Yesterday I Saw The Earth Beautiful is a notable collaboration between skilled Irish…
Former Ojo de Brujo Musician Maxwell Moya Presents Electronic Body Music Project
After 10 years as a member of Ojos de Brujo, Maxwell Moya Wright will present his new solo project titled Man ex Maqina on February…
Two Equally Captivating Approaches to the Fado
Amalia Rodrigues – The Queen of Fado II (ARC Music, 2012) Maria Ana Bobone – Fado & Piano (ARC Music, 2013) There are two luscious…
Ukulele Dance
Taimane Ukulele Dance (Mountain Apple Company, 2012) The ukulele scene keeps producing impressive virtuoso musicians. Taimane is one of the latest discoveries. She showcases her…
Zimbabwean World Music Star Oliver Mtukudzi to Perform in New York City January 14
Prominent Zimbabwean guitarist and songwriter Oliver Mtukudzi is scheduled to perform on Monday, January 14th at 10:00 pm at Culture Project located at 45 Bleecker…
InVentus
Custodio Castelo InVentus (Arc Music EUCD2616, 2012) Django-esque, but with more gypsy and less jazz. Has it some distinctively “Portuguese” element or elements? Yes, it…
Indian Slide Guitar Virtuoso Debashish Bhattacharya Will Stream a Live Concert Online on January 12, 2013
Guitar maestro Debashish Bhattacharya, from India, will stream a live concert online on January 12, 2013 to promote the launch of his single and include…
The Magical Voice From Mongolia
Urna The Magical Voice From Mongolia – Portrait (Network Medien / Membran Media 495137, 2012) Portrait is a compilation of songs by Urna (Urna Chahar-Tugchi),…