Sahara Groove 2
Various Sahara Groove 2 (Arc Music) This is a terrific compilation of music from North Africa. The 11 tracks make for over an hour of…
Salsamuffin Star Sergent Garcia Launches North American Tour
Franco-Spanish musician Sergent Garcia (also known as Sargento Garcia), a massive star around the globe, is set to invade North America in 2011 with a…
Queens Theatre in the Park to Present Chase 2011 Latino Cultural Festival
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announced the Chase 2011 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 20 – 24, 2011, at Queens…
Sounds of Malaysia and Global Beats on July 8th at Rainforest World Music Festival 2011
The first performances on Friday, July 8th, at the Rainforest World Music Festival were by the Leweton Women’s Water Music (Vanuatu). The performers used the…
The Return of Kar Kar
Boubacar Traore Mali Denhou (Lusafrica 562492, 2011) Hard to believe it’s been six years since Boubacar Traore’s quietly stunning Kongo Magni CD, but Kar Kar…
The Wondrous World of Leweton Women’s Water Music
One of the most fascinating acts of the 2011 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival was Leweton Women’s Water Music. The all-female group hails…
Delicious Romp through the New Quebecois Sound
Genticorum Nagez Rameurs (Mad River Records, 2011) Looking to kick up your heels this summer with a little Quebecois flair? Look no further than the…
World Music Stars Tinariwen Denied Entry to Canada
Renowned Tuareg band Tinariwen has been denied entry to Canada. “This draconian measure has prevented audiences at the Winnipeg Folk Festival last weekend and the…
How Sweet It Is
Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga Maisha Ni Matamu (Life Is Sweet) (Virunga Records VR003, 2011) Still supple, spine tingling and, yes, sweet after 30 years…
Hugh Masekela Wins WOMEX 2011 World Music Award for Artists
WOMEX announced that the winner of the WOMEX 2011 Award for Artists goes to Hugh Masekela, the trumpet prodigy, fiery denouncer of Apartheid and Afro-jazz…