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…
National Endowment for the Arts Announces Recipients of the 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowships
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the 2012 recipients of the United States’ highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. The NEA…
Pulsing Arabadub
The Spy From Cairo Arabadub (Wonderwheel, 2012) Acoustic Middle Eastern music and Jamaican dub come together in Arabadub, the latest project by The Spy From…
Latvian Contemporary Folk Innovators Ilgi to Perform at the Old Town School of Folk Music
Latvian postfolk group Ilgi will return to Chicago to play at the Old Town School of Folk Music on June 30th. The concert begins at…
Uketopia in the Aussie Tropics
For one weekend next month, the far north Queensland tropics in Australia will supersede the Hawaiian islands as the center of the ukulele universe. From…
Zimbabwe’s Black Umfolosi Releases 30 Year Retrospective
Zimbabwean vocal and dance ensemble Black Umfolosi is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new retrospective compilation titled “Summertime – Best of Black Umfolosi.” Black…
Fårö Memories
Soetkin Collier Reiseiland (Appel Rekords, 2011) Reiseiland is the latest solo album by the well-known Flemish singer-songwriter Soetkin Collier. There is a thriving contemporary folk…
Gilberto Gil & Malian Stars Amadou & Maria Headliners at Back2Black Festival in London
Headlining on the Main Stage at Back2Black festival on Sunday, Juy 1st are icon of Brazilian music and Back2Black host Gilberto Gil & special guest;…