GondwanaSound Album of the Week January 21, 2009
Welcome to another eclectic round the world music adventure which starts with an Algerian Moroccan collaboration, Karim Said ex Weather Report and his long time…
New Worlds on the Dance Floor
Generation Bass Presents Transnational Dubstep (Six Degrees Records, 2011) Mr. Pauer – Soundtrack (Fabrika, 2011) I continue to be wary of the way global music…
Memorable Songs for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air. If you’ve set your plans and have lined up the flowers, chocolates,…
Berklee names Javier Limón Visiting Professor in Mediterranean Music
Noted Spanish composer and producer Javier Limón, a Grammy Award-, and seven-time Latin Grammy Award-winner, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at Berklee College…
The Hollywood Bowl to Present En Fuego: Voices and Guitars in Summer 2011
En Fuego: Voices and Guitars will feature Rodrigo y Gabriela and Mujeres de Agua featuring Javier Limon and Buika on August 12 and 13 at…
Kora Courage
Mamadou Diabate Courage (World Village 468108, 2011) Mamadou Diabate has become one of the most important kora (West African harp) performers in recent years. The…
Bossa Beyond
Bossa Nova Around the World (Putumayo PUT 306-2, 2011) It’s not uncommon nowadays to hear the sounds of Brazilian bossa nova (and its more African…
Argentine Guitarist Cecilia Zabala to Begin United States Tour 2011
Renowned Argentine guitarist Cecilia Zabala will be touring the United States as a solo artist in February 2011. After her North American debut with “International…
Cuba Gears Up for Havana Drum Festival
Organizers of the Havana Drum Festival announced that the Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam International Drum Contest will take place from March 8 to 13. Supported…
The Creole Choir of Cuba to perform at the Barbican in London on Tuesday, February 8th
The Creole Choir of Cuba is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, 8 February, 7.30pm at Barbican in London. The show is part of a 15-date…