Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Easy Star’s Thrillah Michael Jackson Tribute Album
Easy Star All-Stars Easy Star’s Thrillah (Easy Star Records ES1034, 2012) Reggae band Easy Star All-Stars is known for its successful reggaefied tributes to various…
Respected Tuareg Band Terakaft to Present Kel Tamasheq in the American Midwest
One of the finest Tuareg bands, Terakaft, returns with new songs featuring its unique Saharan sound. Kel Tamasheq is the follow up to 2011’s Aratan…
Traditional Music from Mexico
Trio Azteca Traditional Music from Mexico (ARC Music) The compilation from ARC features romantic ballads and folk songs from Mexico. It includes a vocal trio…
Malian Virtuoso Bassekou Kouyate to Perform at Africa Express Touring Festival
Malian ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate is one of the musicians boarding ‘The Africa Express’ train, which departs London on 2nd September. He will join a…
Afroroots Explosion
The Souljazz Orchestra Solidarity (Strut Records Strut 086CD, 2012) The Souljazz Orchestra, one of the great African-diaspora rooted world music bands, is based in Ottawa,…
Annual Scandinavian offWOMEX Showcase Program Announced for 2012
On Thursday, October 18th, the annual presentation of folk music from the Scandinavian countries returns to WOMEX. The offWOMEX Nordic Club returns with performances by…
Renowned Cuban Bassist Charles Flores Dies
Charles Flores, one of Cuba’s most respected bassists, died of cancer yesterday, August 23rd in Hartford, Connecticut (United States of America). The professional career of…
The Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge and Back
Mickey Hart The Best of Mickey Hart: Over the Edge and Back (Rykodisc) Mickey Hart, drummer along with Bill Kreutzmann for the Grateful Dead, is…
Harmonized Songs from the Heart of Native America
Cheevers Toppah True Melodies – Harmonized Songs from the Heart of Native America (Canyon Records CR-6473, 2012) American Indian singer-songwriter Cheevers Toppah continues his development…
WOMEX 2012 Professional Excellence Award Goes to Alexander Cheparukhin
World Music organization WOMEX announced today the winner of the WOMEX 2012 Professional Excellence Award. The award goes to Alexander “Sasha” Cheparukhin from Russia. Mr.…