Brass Band Sense Of Presence
Raya Brass Band Dancing on Roses, Dancing on Cinders (2012) As Eastern European-style brass band music has become increasingly popular, New York’s Raya Brass Band…
Round Dance Grooves
Northern Cree Dancerz Groove (Canyon Records CR-6503, 2012) Northern Cree, the popular Canadian First Nations group has a new round dance album titled Dancerz Groove.…
Dr. John and Dan Auerbach to Release Collaboration Titled ‘Locked Down’
Legendary New Orleans singer-songwriter and pianist Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack) is set to release his new album, ‘Locked Down‘ on April 3rd on Nonesuch…
Wan Fambul Catalyst for Reconciliation
Various Artists Wan Fambul (Catalyst, 2012) Renowned world music artists along with pop singers and rappers contribute their music Wan Fambul, a benefit album for…
Oud and Percussion Project DoubleDuo to Begin April 2012 UK Tour
DoubleDuo, a Middle Eastern oud and percussion project featuring Iraqi oud musician Khyam Allami, Palestinian oud player Ahmad Al-Khatib, percussionist Youssef Hbeisch and Italian frame…
Free Japanese Gagaku Court Music Concert at Columbia University in New York
The Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies will present the music concert “Japanese Sacred Gagaku Court Music and Secular Art Music: Ancient Soundscapes Reborn – Glories…
Tadasana After Dark Announces Nighttime Music Series
The Tadasana Festival has announced its eagerly-awaited nighttime music component: Tadasana After Dark. Tadasana Festival will take place on Santa Monica’s beach over Earth Day…
Musicians from 12 countries to Participate in Cubadisco 2012
Groups and soloists from 12 countries, including Spain, Argentina and Germany, have so far confirmed their attendance to the upcoming International Fair Cubadisco 2012, which…
Entrancing Mehraab
Loga Ramin Torkian Mehraab (Six Degrees Records, 2012) Iranian composer and musician Loga Ramin Torkian’s debut solo recording Mehraab is a densely rich musical landscape…
The Best of Spain with Paco de Lucia and Buika This Spring in Miami
The Rhythm Foundation will be presenting some of the best sounds from Spain with two outstanding concerts at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the…