It’s a Little Earth After All
Rahim AlHaj Little Earth (UR Music UR005, 2010) Master oud (Arabic lute) player and composer Rahim AlHaj was imprisoned in and eventually kicked out of…
Going Global at Savannah Music Festival 2011
Savannah Music Festival 2011 (March 24 to April 9, 2011) will showcase various musical traditions from across the world. ‘African Interplay,’ “a one-time only double-bill…
Welcome to His Dub Village
Jah Wobble Welcome to My World (2010) World traveler and sound explorer Jah Wobble introduces the listener to his latest discoveries on his latest recording…
Carlos Saura, Spain’s celebrated film director, to present Flamenco Hoy in new York
Renowned film director Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Hoy will make its U.S debut at New York City Center with 7 performances, Feb 16 – 20, 2011.…
Influential Producer Mario Pacheco Dies in Madrid at 60
Mario Pacheco, an essential figure in the development of contemporary Flamenco and other musical genres in Spain in the last two decades, died today in…
Chavela Vargas and Her Friends
Chavela Vargas ¡Por mi culpa! (Discos Corason/Nuevos Medios NM 15920CD, 2010) Chavela Vargas, Mexico’s living legend, has a new recording. For decades, Chavela’s ardent boleros…
Rwandan Passion
Dorothee Munyaneza Dorothee Munyaneza (Luminary Records LUM001, 2010) The name may not sound familiar, but fans of Afro Celt Sound System will recognize her passionate…
Interview with Ethiopian Icon Gigi
One of Ethiopia’s best known singers, Gigi, has a new album out. This time it’s a live recording that showcases her captivating vocals and the…
The Creole Choir of Cuba announces a 14 date UK tour for January/ February 2011
The Creole Choir of Cuba has announced a 14 date UK tour for January/ February 2011. The Creole Choir’s Cuban name Desandann means literally ‘descendents’…
Ólöf Arnalds Releases Stunning Surrender Video
Icelandic folk pop sensation Ólöf Arnalds has released several sensational videos to promote her new recording, titled Innundir skinni. The music video ‘Surrender‘ features guest…