Renovated Dances of Castile and Cantabria
Vallarna Km 90 (Folka Records, 2008) Spanish folk music group Vallarna recently sent us a copy of their album titled Km. 90. vallarna is formed…
Eritrea’s Got Soul
While music lovers around the world have been showing a huge interest in Ethiopian reissues from the 70s, neighboring Eritrea has in a way vanished…
Maria Bethania to Perform in Miami Beach on November 11th 2011
Brazilian star Maria Bethania is set to perform in Miami Beach on November 11th. This will be her first appearance in Florida since 1988. Singer…
Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54
One of Spain’s finest guitarists died today at Hospital General de Jerez de la Frontera of lung cancer. Moraito Chico was one of the leading…
Voice & Harp Delights
Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra Voices & Harps (2011) Talented Irish musicians Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra join forces on this outstanding album…
Guarco’s Fever
Guarco Fiebre (2011) Fiebre is the title of the new album by New York-based Uruguayan singer Marco Fernando Guarino (better known as Guarco). The singer-songwriter…
The Beloved Sacred Art & Music Festival 2011
The Beloved Festival will be held August 11-15, 2011 Tidewater Falls, near the town of Tidewater. This year’s lineup features Canadian cross-cultural banjo virtuoso Jayme…
Marbella Reggae Festival 2011
Marbella Reggae Festival 19 de Agosto de 2011 Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo, Marbella Toots and The Maytals, Poorhouse Rockers Sound System, Echo Reverb,…
British Indie Labels Devastated by London Warehouse Fire
A fire last night (August 8th) at the Sony DADC warehouse in London, during the riots, has severely affected the British independent music community. The…
Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France
Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…