Zein Al-Jundi Carves her Niche
Zein Al-Jundi “Sharrafouni” (WMD Productions, 2010) Sharrafouni is the new recording by U.S.-based Syrian singer. This new effort aims to reach a wider audience. Although…
Gary Nuñez and Plena Libre Return to Perform in North Carolina and Texas
After a great Summer tour Plena Libre is back in the US to perform at Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival and Latinoamericano Fest in North Carolina,.…
Intelligent Revolution
Tiken Jah Fakoly African Revolution (Wrasse Records, 2010) Leaving behind, his rifle bearing band of brothers who accompanied him on his last album, the African,…
Ancient Future in World Chamber Music Concert October 23, 2010
The pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future will perform a concert of contemporary world chamber music. The program features compositions by world music for…
Contemporary Folk Visions from the Low Countries
Groef Des avonds in klein maneschijn (Appel Rekords APR 1322, 2010) Groef is a phenomenal new band formed by musicians from the Low Countries (Netherlands…
O’Hooley & Tidow to Hit the Road in November with Special Guest Lucy Ward
Since her departure from the Unthanks, the stark, haunting piano arrangements Belinda O’Hooley brought to the Mercury nominated album ‘The Bairns’ have evolved and migrated…
Two Faces of Polish Folk Music in Madison
Two Faces of Polish Folk Music will take place in Madison (Wisconsin) on Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 7:30 pm. The event includes two bands…
23rd Annual International Folk Alliance Conference to Be Held February 16-20, 2011
Over 2200 Folk music professionals from around the world will gather for the 23rd time on February 2011 in Memphis (Tennessee), to celebrate the music…
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Releases Viva la Tradición
Concord Picante announced the release of Viva la Tradición, the newest album from the Grammy winning 13-piece collective Spanish Harlem Orchestra. The 12-track collection marks…
Rockit 88 Band Releases ‘Sweet Sugar Cane’
The Rockit 88 is back in 2010 with Sweet Sugar Cane (7 Arts Music). Rockit 88 Band includes the two founders: keyboardist/vocals Bill King and…