Czech Folktronica Band Listolet releases New album
The debut album of the band Listolet has a folk-rock base mixed with gentle sounds of electronics and melodic brass lines. Despite the bustling and…
Reggae box set curated by former Jamaican Prime Minister Celebrates the Best of Jamaican Music
The 4 CD box set Reggae Golden Jubilee – Origins of Jamaican Music is a comprehensive collection of essential songs selected by Edward Seaga, the…
Mundial Montreal to Discuss Hot Topics
World music conference Mundial Montreal will delve further into the discussion about World Music 2.0 and other hot topics. The event takes place November 13-16…
International Stars at Celtic Connections 2013
A number of big names will help celebrate the 20th Celtic Connections festival in style. Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will be lighting…
Latin Jazz that Feels Right
Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Live In Hollywood (Concord Picante CPI-34110-02, 2012) Acclaimed conguero Poncho Sánchez has a brand new live album recorded…
Influential Tuareg Songwriter Koudede Dies in Car Crash
Renowned Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, Koudede, died on Sunday, October 28th of 2012 in a car crash on his way home to his family in…
9th Annual Encuentro NYC Colombian Music Festival
On November 10th, 2012, New Yorkers will be able to experience the traditional, jazz, rock, dance, classical, and urban sounds of Colombia as Pablo and…
Memorable Celtic Musical Journey
The Olllam The Olllam (Compass Records, 2012) One of the most exciting Celtic music inspired albums is The Olllam by Belfast-born uilleann piper John McSherry…
Carlos Santana plays in India for the first time, accompanied by his wife Cindy Blackman
Long before the term ‘world music’ was coined, Carlos Santana was creating and popularising his own blend of Latin, African, rock and blues music, tinged…
Due To Hurricane Sandy, the Diego El Cigala Concert Has Been Postponed to November 13
Because of Hurricane Sandy, the concert by flamenco star Diego El Cigala in New York City has been postponed to Tuesday, November 13th at 8:00…