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…
Electro Castilian Hybrids
Folkidelia Folkidelia (Creative Commons, 2011) As the name of the band indicates, this is no ordinary folk music band. Folkidelia is a Spanish band based…
Making Others Happy Through Her Songs
Sia Tolno My Life (Lusafrica, 2011) Sia Tolno is one of the emerging talents from West Africa. The Sierra Leonean singer released this exciting album…
Matt Flinner Trio InterTwines Jazz, Bluegrass and Avant-Garde Music on Winter Harvest
The Matt Flinner Trio has mastered the art of composing music while on tour. The group practices a unique approach by writing songs in hotel…
I Will Not Stand Alone
Kayhan Kalhor I Will Not Stand Alone (World Village, 2002) Kayhan Kalhor’s I Will Not Stand Alone, set for release on February 14, 2012 on…
Celtic Connections 2012 to Celebrate The Art of Songwriting
Veteran troubadours and legendary lyricists will take to the Celtic Connections stage this January. Artists include Will Oldham, aka Bonnie Prince Billy, Bridget St John…
Ethiopian Singer Meklit Hadero Uses Music to Ignite a Conversation about Water Issues in Nile River Nations
Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero and Egyptian ethnomusicologist Mina Girgis have created the large-scale, multiphase Nile Project. This endeavor will gather eclectic, respected musicians from the…
Global Greenery
Trevor Green Sacred Seed (Trevor Green Music, 2011) “World Folk Rock” is the way Trevor Green’s music is described in the promotional materials for this…
Top Piping Talent at Celtic Connections 2012
One of the world’s leading pipers, Fred Morrison performs his unique bluegrass influenced album Outlands with a dream team line-up of his Trio, Ron Block…