Peter Dunbar-Hall: World music needs to be taught in culturally responsible ways
Peter Dunbar-Hall is Chair of Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and author of the books “Deadly Sounds, Deadly Places: Contemporary Aboriginal Music…
The Ethiopian Experience
Ethiopian flavored music has certainly taken root down under. The Black Jesus Experience, one of a handful of excellent Australian bands exhibiting the influence, boasts…
There is a message for the body in the sound
River Guerguerian Grooves for Odd Times (independent, 2012) River Guerguerian is another name to add to the list of master percussionists. His album Grooves for…
Malaysia’s Penang World Music Festival Returns in 2012
After a three year break, the Penang World Music Festival (PWMF) returns in 2012 with an exciting line-up of well-known international acts and local musicians.…
Nigerian Sensation Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Announce March-May 2012 United States Tour
Folklore Productions International have announced a small 33 date tour for Afrobeat phenomenon Seun Kuti & Egypt 80. Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat legend…
13th Annual San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival Returns in February 2012
The 13th annual San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival (SFBOT) is set to take place February 10-19, 2012. The ten day festival comprises more than…
Renowned Irish Group Altan to Release The Poison Glen in March
Legendary Irish music band Altan will be releasing The Poison Glen (Gleann Nimhe) on February 28th in the United States, March 9th in Ireland and…
Grand Pongal Music Concert by Guruvayoor Dr. T.V. Manikandan
The Famed Pongal Festival of South India falls on the 15th of January 2012. Makara Sankranthi marks the transition of the Sun into Makara rashi*…
Legendary Blues Singer Etta James Has Died
The Grammy award winning blues, soul, jazz and gospel singer Etta James, best known for the sultry track “At Last,” passed away at California’s Riverside…
Things to Do in Brazil and Peru
Brazilian Beat (Putumayo World Music, 2012) Novalima – Karimba (ESL Music, 2012) Brazil has been known worldwide for its dance music for decades, neighboring Peru…