Interview with Rahis Bharti of the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan
World Music Central’s Angel Romero had a an opportunity to see the Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan at the Førde Folk Music Festival. Fronted by artistic…
Essential Salsa Heritage
Fania Records’ la Herencia series released recently four essential recordings for salsa fans. Puerto Rican keyboardist Enrique Lucca Jr. (Papo Lucca) is the musical director…
Seu Jorge and Almaz at The Bowery in New York July 30 of 2010
The Bowery Presents An Evening with Seu Jorge and Almaz on Friday, July 30 at Terminal 5 as they make their second New York City…
Northwest World Reggae Festival 2010
The sixth installment of the Northwest World Reggae Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th of 2010. The festival presents roots musicians from nine countries…
The Uke Boom
Banished to back porches and parlours, ‘B’ grade Hawaiian flicks, comedy shows and toy shops for decades, the humble ukulele has become hip again. More…
Susana Baca Releases Seis Poemas and Announces More United States Tour Dates
“Don’t forget me, sing me.” Those were the words Chabuca Granda wrote on her deathbed more than twenty years ago in a letter to Susana…
Parapandafolk 2010 Brings the Finest Spanish World Music to Granada’s Olive Oil Country
Parapandafolk 2010 begins Wednesday, July 28. The veteran festival takes place in Illora (Granada) and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. All concerts are held…
Dogo From Togo
Elikeh Adje!Adje! (Azalea City Recordings, 2010) Living in Washington D.C., the political epicenter of the United States, can give you a feel for how lousy…
Yomo Toro y Los Latino Del Son with Special Guest "El Topo" at CHASE 2010 Latino Cultural Festival
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP)’s Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, taking place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park,…
ADACH’s Oud House presents an Authentic Arabian Musical night in Assilah, Morocco
In an outstanding Arabian night, musicians from the Bait Al Oud Al Arabi performed number of Arabian authentic music on Thursday night at prince Bandar…