Lô And Behold: Maame, a DYI Effort
Cheikh Lô – Maame (World Circuit, 2025) A decade has passed since Cheikh Lô last offered a studio album, and Maame feels like a homecoming…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival produced by Epiphany Artists. Created as an…
Soulfully Stylish
Salif Keita La Différence (Emarcy Records, 2010) Listening to Salif Keita‘s plumy vocals on his latest recording La Différence there can be no doubt that…
Diwali Gold Edition Released
On May 25th Greensleeves Records releases Diwali: Gold Edition. Diwali is a festival of lights and shines with dancehall’s brightest stars. Originally released in 2002…
The Rhythm Foundation to Present Caribbean band Kassav’ in Miami
Caribbean band Kassav‘ will be performing Saturday July 10th, 2010 at 8PM at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Kassav‘ is the…
Renowned Jazz Violinist Regina Carter Releases Reverse Thread, a Celebration of African Folk Music
When preeminent jazz violinist Regina Carter made the decision to record an album primarily of African folk tunes, she created a great challenge for herself:…
The Formidable Contemporary Sounds of the Way of Saint James
Various Artists Cantigas do Camiño (Boa Music/Do Fol, 2010) Spain has been celebrating Xacobeo 2010. These festivities celebrate the legendary Way of Saint James (Camino…
Navajo Horses
Jay Begaye with Tiinesha Begaye Horses Are Our Journey (Canyon Records CR-6467, 2010) Singer, drummer and composer pays tribute to horses in his latest recording,…
Playing For Change Band Summer 2010 Tour Dates Announced
The Playing For Change Band will be performing in the United States this summer, including special performances at The Hollywood Bowl and New York’s SummerStage.…
Renowned Tuareg and Woodabe Band Etran Finatawa Returns to North America in July of 2010
The stars of the Niger desert, Tuareg and Woodabe nomads Etran Finatawa return to the United States and Canada for the third time this July.…
Al Ain Centre for Music in the World of Islam Attracts Renowned Musicians and Researchers
Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Centre for Music in the World of Islam, which was founded by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage…