Kyab Yul-Sa’s Himalayan Whispers
Kyab Yul-Sa – Murmures d’Himalaya (Nangma Prod, 2024) The Kyab Yul-Sa trio, recipients of the 2021 Prix des Musiques d’Ici award, will debut their new…
Author: Jesús Francisco Yagués Crespo It is of no surprise that this year, before the start of the activities of the Cubadisco 2009 International fair…
View More Cubadisco 2009 Around the CornerThe Swedish acoustic trio, Vasen, will begin their first of three US tours next week, beginning at the Savannah Music Festival. Their first two…
View More WOMEX Sensations Vasen and Mike Marshall will tour North AmericaAbdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate – Sara (Completely Nuts Records, 2009) Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate’s Sara, set for release on April 14, 2009 on Completely Nuts Records, is…
View More Jaliya PassionBritish guitarist and singer-songwriter John Martyn died on January 29, 2009. Best known an innovator in the folk scene with a career that lasted for…
View More British Guitarist and Singer John Martyn DiesThe Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash returns to the United States in March for a spring tour. They will begin in Texas, where they will participate…
View More Tuvan Ensemble Alash Returns to the U.S. in March 2009One of the world’s favorite African bands, Tuareg rockers Tinariwen return to the United States after a long desert hiatus and fresh off a UK…
View More World Music Stars Tinariwen Return to the United States in April 2009A new music festival called The Beeline Festival will be held at the Broad Institute in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA). The event, curated by Christine Southworth…
View More Honey and Music at The Beeline FestivalJake Shimabukuro Live (Hitchhike Records, 2009) Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has taken the venerable small Hawaiian musical instrument to new heights. Shimabukuro is one of…
View More Ukulele PowerhouseOn March 17, 2009, Liz Carroll & John Doyle are scheduled to perform for President Barack Obama at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at…
View More Liz Carroll & John Doyle to play for President Obama on St. Patrick’s Day 2009