Fado on a Grander Scale
Ana Moura Coliseu (World Village 468103, 2011) The pure, aching intimacy of Portuguese fado music is a perfect fit for the small venues (called fado…
Dancing in the Tropics or Elsewhere
Sofrito Tropical Discotheque (Strut STRUTO70CD, 2011) The DJ team of Hugo Mendez, Frankie Francis and The Mighty Crime Minister, collectively known as Sofrito, can reportedly…
An Even Fuller Belly
The Rough Guide to Bellydance (World Music Network RGNET1249CD, 2011) The folks responsible for World Music Network’s very extensive Rough Guide series must be too…
Hot From the Land of Fire
Azerbaijan – Traditional Music / Lok-Batan Folklore Group (ARC Music EUCD 2318, 2011) I don’t have much Azerbaijani music in my collection, so this CD…
Barbican in London Announces First line-up of Blaze Summer Music Festival
Blaze returns in June and July 2011 with a range of events in the Barbican and across East London. Major international artists, commissions and new…
World Music Fest WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 to Be Held April 7 to 8
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 will feature an exciting line-up of performers and a more diverse selection of activities for visitors of all ages as the…
Legendary Bluesman and Pianist Pinetop Perkins Dies at 97
Pinetop Perkins passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 21, 2011 in Austin, Texas at the age of 97. “Two-time GRAMMY winner and…
2011 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival to present Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo
The 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival schedule will feature Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo, Spam All Stars, Tango Conspiracy, and Cleaveland Jones. Schedule: Thur. April…
Flamenco Hoy 2010 Awards Announced
The winners of the 12th Flamenco Hoy awards (XII Premios “Flamenco Hoy”) were announced on March 21st at Teatro Lara in Madrid (Spain). Winners 1.…
Taylor Tells Tales
Ebo Taylor Life Stories (Strut STRUTO72CD, 2011) Ghana’s Ebo Taylor has been making music for more than half a century, first as a frontman, arranger…