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…
International Soundclash
Sofrito International Soundclash (Strut, 2012) The Sofrito crew of DJs Hugo Mendez and Frankie Francis is back with another hot dance compilation just in time…
Forde Festival: Not just a “booking festival”, but also a “producing festival”
The Førde Traditional and World Music Festival (http://www.fordefestival.no), held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, promises to be a musical treat. The dozens of…
Murat Ses ninth album Light Cone released in the USA
Murat Ses’ new album Light Cone released by Clou Records (Florida, USA) on 22 June 2012 and will be distributed by several companies including the…
Deluxe Edition of Reggae Gold 2012 Contains 2 CDs of Reggae Hits
The 20th anniversary edition of the popular annual reggae compilation Reggae Gold is scheduled for release on June 26th, 2012. This year’s 2CD set comes…
Yiddishfest 2012 in New York on June 26 with The Klezmatics, Socalled, Daniel Kahn And The Painted Bird
On Tuesday, June 26, New York’s SummerStage series will celebrate the musical legacy of Eastern Europe with a day dedicated to Yiddish music. The event…
The Placid World of Pirts
Ilgi Tur Saulite Perties Gaja (Upett UPETTCD065, 2011) The award-winning album Tur Saulite Perties Gaja by Latvian band Ilgi ventures into the world of the…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2012 to Offer Premium Seating
The Sarawak Tourism Board announced that ‘Corporate Seats’ are now available for the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival. Festivalgoers who are tired…
Sheer Guitar Virtuosity
Gerardo Núñez Travesia (ACT Music, 2012) I thought I’d have to do something drastic in order to get a listen to flamenco guitarist Gerardo Núñez’s…
Klezmer and Bluegrass Virtuoso Andy Statman Receives 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowship
Andy Statman, legendary clarinet and mandolin virtuoso and composer, is one of the 2012 recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Heritage…
Tejano Music Legend Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez Receives 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowship
Tejano accordionist Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez is one of the 2012 recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) National Heritage Fellowships. Born into a…