Essential Nigerian Afrobeat Reissue of The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa Album
The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa (Knitting Factory Records, 2012) Mother Africa, one of the classic Nigerian Afrobeat albums by The Lijadu Sisters is now available…
Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Sensation
The Funkees ‘Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77‘ (Soundway, 2012) Soundway continues its exploration of 1970s Nigerian music with a…
Salsa Star Rubén Blades to Perform at Roskilde Festival 2012
Panamanian salsa icon Rubén Blades has been added to the Roskilde Festival 2012 lineup. Roskilde Festival will be held in Denmark, July 5 – 8,…
Bedouin Tribal Dance
Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (Arc Music) This album is themed on weddings and celebrations of the Egyptian tribal Bedouins from the North Western Sahara.…
Cape Verdean Singer Nancy Vieira Releases No Amá
Lusafrica announced the release of No Amá, the fourth album from Cape-Verdean artist Nancy Vieira. No Amá opens with Maylen, a very charming song written…
Rare New York Appearance by Cuban Legend Sierra Maestra
Renowned Cuban band Sierra Maestra is set to perform on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 20:00 (8:00 PM) at The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd…
The Pan-African Diva
Bordered by five countries, Ivory Coast has no shortage of neighboring influences, or languages come to that (over 75 are listed in the former French…
Maya – The Illusion
Rahul Sharma Maya – The Illusion (Sony) Rahul Sharma, son and musical disciple of santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, has a number of fusion albums…
Experience a new wave in Indian classical music with Tarang
SUNAAD in collaboration with India International Centre presented a scintillating Fusion Music Ensemble ‘Tarang’ to a discerning audience on the evening of 30th of March…
Influential Portuguese Band Madredeus to Perform in UK
Madredeus, the essential Portuguese band led by Pedro Ayres Magalhães, is back onstage again after a six year sabbatical, celebrating their 25th anniversary. The show…