Renowned Persian Multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian Releases First Solo Album
Iranian born composer and multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian has released his first solo album Mehraab (Terrestrial Lane Records/Electrofone), which brings to the forefront his exceptional…
Kaleidoscopic Sultans of String
Sultans of String Yalla Yalla! (McKhool/Laliberte, 2011) Every once in a while I get one of those CDs where the musicianship just screams “I love…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup for 2011
The 18th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival will be held June 17, 18 & 19, 2011 in Boonville, California at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds.…
First Online Bluegrass Academy Announced
Bluegrass fans around the world will soon be able to learn fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, and guitar online directly from some of the biggest names…
Persian Music Sensation Mamak Khadem Talks About Her Upcoming Performance at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2011
Mamak Khadem, one of the great voices of the Persian music tradition is scheduled to perform Sunday, July 10th at 19:00 at the Rainforest World…
The Symphonic Celtic Album
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra The Symphonic Celtic Album (SILKD6046, 2011) The Symphonic Celtic Album is a selection of symphonic pieces from wel known…
UCLA Live Reveals 2011-12 World Music Series
UCLA Live unveiled its 2011-12 season, highlighted by a diverse array of events in classical, jazz, roots, world and popular music along with three unique…
WOMAD 2011 Line-Up at Bristol Zoo Announced
The wild night of world music, frivolity and the extraordinary setting of the Bristol Zoo is fast becoming a once in a life time experience.…
Tilburg’s Gipsy Festival to celebrate its 15th anniversary this month
The next festival I will be covering is the Gipsy Festival in Tilburg, Holland, May 28-29. Held over a weekend, it features music and dance…
Vieux Farka Toure Discloses the Secret
Vieux Farka Toure The Secret (Six Degrees, 2011) “Do you want to know the secret? You have to listen to the album,” so says Vieux…