Avant-Garde Composer Eyvind Kang Releases The Narrow Garden
The Narrow Garden is the new album from Seattle composer Eyvind Kang. A multi-instrumentalist, Kang is well-known for his string arrangements and recordings with John…
Borrachito
Sergio Pamies Borrachito (Bebyne Records, 2012) I’ve never asked a musician if the art of playing music is a real and solid physical force. I…
Mambo Legend Israel López “Cachao” Wins Grammy for His Last Album
Only three months after winning his second Latin Grammy in the category of “Best Traditional Tropical Album”, the great Cuban bass player and composer Israel…
Sabla Tolo III
Hossam Ramzy Sabla Tolo III (Arc Music, 2008) Number of tracks: 13 Duration: 51:43 minutes Prolific Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy has a string of successful…
World Music and Roots Music Winners at 54th Annual Grammy Awards
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) announced this evening the winners of the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center in Los…
Analog Africa returns to Benin with The Bariba Sound of Le Super Borgou de Parakou
Analog Africa returns to Benin; this time to Parakou up in the North Eastern part, to present ‘The Bariba Sound’ of Le Super Borgou de…
Singer-Songwriter Kami Thompson Releases Love Lies
Emerging British singer-songwriter Kami Thompson has released her debut album titled Love Lies (Warner Music / Naxos). Her music blends British folk-rock, Americana and pop.…
Amsterdam Klezmer Band Announces the Release of New Album Titled Mokum
Amsterdam Klezmer Band announced this week the March 2012 release of a new album titled Mokum. The live album celebrates the 15th birthday with 16…
New Sounds of Spain at Flamenco Festival 2012 in New York City
Flamenco Festival 2012 will bring to New York City some of Spain’s most creative and charismatics artists in a 3-night series titled Flamenco & Beyond.…
Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall
Caetano Veloso and David Byrne Caetano Veloso and David Byrne: Live at Carnegie Hall (Nonesuch, 2012) A long time in coming Caetano Veloso and David…