Fine Plena Indeed
Miguel Zenon Esta Plena (Marsalis Music, 2009) If Marsalis Music signs you, it means you are above average in the world of American jazz. Puerto…
View More Fine Plena IndeedMuch Anticipated Fela Kuti Musical Arrives to Broadway
Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will arrive on Broadway at the…
View More Much Anticipated Fela Kuti Musical Arrives to BroadwayBrazilian Music Legend Gal Costa First Concert Ever in North Carolina Presented by Duke Performances
Duke Performances will present – for the first time in North Carolina – Brazilian music legend Gal Costa with guitarist Romero Lubambo Friday, October 30,…
View More Brazilian Music Legend Gal Costa First Concert Ever in North Carolina Presented by Duke PerformancesRupa & The April Fishes Begin North American and European 2009 Tour
Rupa & The April Fishes will be touring North America and Europe in the next weeks. Rupa & The April Fishes are specialists in crossing…
View More Rupa & The April Fishes Begin North American and European 2009 TourKeeping Colombian Tradition Alive
Toto la Momposina La Bodega (Astar Artes, 2009) Toto la Momposina is a national treasure in Colombia. She has spent most of her life researching…
View More Keeping Colombian Tradition AliveIcelandic Sensation Ólöf Arnalds Releases US Debut Album
Icelandic folk singer Ólöf Arnalds will be releasing her first US release Við og Við through One Little Indian on November 17th. Two fall performances…
View More Icelandic Sensation Ólöf Arnalds Releases US Debut AlbumEssential Franco
Franco Francophonic, Vol. 2 (Stern’s Africa, 2009) Francophonic, Vol. 2 introduces the listener to additional essential recordings by Franco, one of the greatest African musicians…
View More Essential FrancoExtravagantly Lush Rupa
Rupa and the April Fishes Este Mundo (Cumbancha, 2009) Back in 2008, I waxed poetic about the Bay Area musical group Rupa and the April…
View More Extravagantly Lush RupaDerek Trucks Band to Bring Crossover Blues and World Music to Carolina Theatre
One of the most critically acclaimed American guitarists, Derek Trucks is known for creating original material that integrates blues, soul, jazz and world music to…
View More Derek Trucks Band to Bring Crossover Blues and World Music to Carolina TheatrePutumayo Presents Jazz Around the World
Putumayo’s newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists…
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