Reinvigorating Rwandan Roots
Mighty Popo Gakondo (Borealis Records BCD210, 2011) Rwandan guitarist and vocalist Popo Murigande (better known as Mighty Popo) is part of a thriving African blues…
Griot Heritage and Innovation
Sona Jobarteh Fasiya (West African Guild Records, 2011) Gambian musician and vocalist Sona Jobarteh is a pioneer in the world of kora playing. Until recently,…
2011 Holiday Music
For a spicy holiday splash check out Asalto Navideño by Willie Colón and Hector Lavoe digitally remastered on the Fania label. This tropical holiday fare…
Winners of 2011 Latin GRAMMY Awards Announced
The winners of the 12th Latin GRAMMY Awards were announced today, November 10th, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Winners in categories…
Best of Shubha Mudgal
Shubha Mudgal The best of Shubha Mudgal (EMI) Shubha Mudgal, well-known Indian singer of Hindustani classical music and thumri, has also successfully branched out into…
A Giant of Brazilian Music Hermeto Pascoal to Perform at Barbican in London
Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil’s most influential musicians is scheduled to perform on 20 November 2011 at 20:00 at Barbican Hall in London. The charismatic…
Free Flow World Fusion
Impulse Ensemble Initiation Impulse Ensemble brings together three innovative musicians from the western Massachusetts area. Multi-instrumentalists Tony Vacca, Jim Matus and Derrik Jordan collaborate with…
Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar
Matthew Montfort – Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar (Ancient Future) Matthew Montfort, leader of the world fusion group Ancient Future, steps out solo here…
Roots, Blues, Soul & Jazz at Celtic Connections 2012
Celtic Connections 2012 makes the Louisiana Connection with a night celebrating the rich gospel, blues and roots traditions of the American south. Celtic Connections 2012…
Kiran Ahluwalia to Begin Common Ground United States Tour
Ghazal renovator Kiran Ahluwalia will be on tour with her superb band for the first part of her Common Ground United States Tour, beginning November…