Honoring Peyote
In recent years there’s been growing interest in the spiritual musical traditions of the American Indians of the Southwest. Peyote songs are used in…
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World music will soon step over into the virtual world known as Second Life with writer, computer and sound designer Jeremy dePrisco’s world music series…
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Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music Of Islam is a ground-breaking & critically acclaimed documentary exploring the different regional practices within Sufism and its myriad styles…
View More Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music Of Islam DVDRonnie Drew, Founder of The Dubliners Dies at 73
Celebrated Irish musician Ronnie Drew died in Dublin August 16. Drew was the founder of legendary Irish folk band The Dubliners. Often referred to as…
View More Ronnie Drew, Founder of The Dubliners Dies at 73Reggae Roots Rediscovered, Revitalized and Reality-Checked
Claudius Linton – Roots Master: The Vintage Roots Reggae Singles Volume 1 (Sun King Records SUNK224, 2007) Taj Weekes and Adowa – Deidem (Jatta Records,…
View More Reggae Roots Rediscovered, Revitalized and Reality-CheckedWOMAD foundation and the Musical Elder’s Archive
Over the years, the WOMAD foundation, has worked with many talented musicians world wide. In addition to running workshops and summer schools the foundation are…
View More WOMAD foundation and the Musical Elder’s ArchiveThe Vinayaka Chaturthi Music Festival at Mayur Vihar – Delhi (India)
India is a nation (among other things) of great festivals. A common factor among the myriad of festivals is lots of fun and bonhomie marked…
View More The Vinayaka Chaturthi Music Festival at Mayur Vihar – Delhi (India)Legendary Brazilian Singer Dorival Caymmi Dies at 94
One of Brazil’s most popular singers, Dorival Caymmi, died Saturday, August 16 at his home in Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, of kidney cancer. He…
View More Legendary Brazilian Singer Dorival Caymmi Dies at 94Ska and Reggae Pioneer Johnny Moore Dies at 70
Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, a founding member of legendary Jamaican ska and reggae band The Skatalites, died August 16 of cancer. He was 70. Johnny…
View More Ska and Reggae Pioneer Johnny Moore Dies at 70The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution Will Be Released in August 2008
The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution (RGNET1205CD) will be released August 25, 2008 in North America. The eclectic collection celebrates the latest klezmer sounds, ranging…
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