Four Little Sisters
Real Vocal String Quartet Four Little Sisters (Flower Note Records, 2012) The Real Vocal String Quartet, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has released…
Hookah Cafe
Various Artists Hookah Cafe (Free Spirit) This superb compilation delivers what the liner notes promise: a musical trip through the smoky cafes of Morocco, Turkey…
London International Festival of Exploratory Music 2012 to Focus on the Music of Scandinavia
London International Festival of Exploratory Music (LIFEM) 2012 will be held October31 through November 3rd, 2012 at Kings Place, London. Under the title LIFEM 12:…
Fado Innovator António Zambujo Releases Quinto
Portuguese artist António Zambujo is set to release his new album Quinto this month. Quinto will be available in the United States on Tuesday, November…
Zanzibar’s Sauti za Busara Festival Announces Acts for 2013 Edition
Sauti za Busara, one of the most prestigious African music festivals, has announced some of the artists that are set to perform in Zanzibar (Tanzania).…
Australasian Worldwide Music Expo in Melbourne to Present some of the Best Roots Music from around the world
The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo 2012 (AWME) will take place November 15 – 18, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. This year’s music program includes Nigeria’s celebrated…
Earth Warrior
Tony Duncan Earth Warrior (Canyon Records CR-7094, 2012) Earth Warrior is the new solo album by American Indian flutist Tony Duncan. The album features a…
Peru’s Renowned Afro-Peruvian Artist Eva Ayllón to Showcase at WOMEX Tomorrow
Celebrated Afro-Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón is set to perform tomorrow, Friday, October 19th at WOMEX as part of the official showcases. The concert will take…
Under Mouse Arrest
He probably wouldn’t admit as much but Ian Brennan, Californian producer/promoter/philosopher extraordinaire, seems to be on a mission on behalf of some of the most…
Full Circle
Carla Hassett Circulo (Paulista Records, 2012) Circulo is the third album by US-based Brazilian singer Carla Hassett. For this new effort, the sensual vocalist went…