Best New Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2012
We are about to leap headlong with wild abandon and unrepressed joy into the green. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and there’s…
An Intimate Interview with Latin Piano Legend Larry Harlow
Larry “El Judio Maravilloso” Harlow of New York City is one of the legendary salsa piano players alive. He began climbing in his career when…
Timeless Taaleem: A Tribute to Ustad Allarakha
Fazal Qureshi Timeless Taaleem: A Tribute to Ustad Allarakha (Ninaad Music) This album is a beautiful tribute to the late great tabla maestro Ustad Allarakha…
Haitian Master Drummer Frisner Augustin Dies
Haitian musician Frisner Augustin passed away on February 28th, 2012 at Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince (Haiti). He died of a brain hemorrhage. Frisner Augustin…
Desert Blues Star Bombino Announces North American Tour
Tuareg guitar sensation Bombino is returning to North America this spring. Bombino is bringing his rocking desert blues guitar mastery to new locations this year.…
Influential Canadian Music Venue Lula Lounge Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In May of 2012, renowned Toronto music venue Lula Lounge will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Defying all odds, Lula is still solid after a decade…
Hottest Grooves of Gambia
Karantamba Ndigal (Teranga Beat , 2012) One of the most exciting African albums of the year is Ndigal by Karantamba. This sizzling group is led…
Knitting Factory Records to Release Seun Kuti’s From Africa With Fury: Rise Remixes
A new version of Seun Kuti’s recent album From Africa With Fury: Rise will be out in April as a collection of remixes. The reconstructed…
Treme, Music From The HBO Original Series, Season Two to Be Released April 17, 2012
Rounder Records is set to release Treme, Music from the HBO Original Series, Season Two on April 17, 2012. The soundtrack offers a breathtaking sampling…
World Music Central selected as finalist in 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards
World Music Central has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards. Based on the nominations received, World Music…