Gondwana Report, September 26, 2010
Thanks to everyone at the Barbican for a simply wonderful weekend of music at the Transcender festival and good luck to Kadialy Kouyate who I…
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano Celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial in Los Angeles
The internationally renowned ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico’s bicentennial with Viva Mexico! at UCLA Live’s Royce Hall…
Interview with Ghanaian drum master Yacub Addy, 2010 NEA National Heritage Fellow
Interview by Josephine Reed for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) NEA: Yacub, you come from a long line of talented and well-respected musicians.…
Chinese Flautist and Composer Guo Yue Releases White Jade
Chinese musician and composer Guo Yue has released a new album titled White Jade Best known for his extraordinary collection of bamboo flutes, which resonate…
Ethopian Star Gigi to Release Mesgana Ethiopia On October 19th 2010
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibawbaw, one of Ethiopia’s best-known singers, is releasing her latest album Mesgana Ethiopia on October 19th through MOD Technologies, the label founded by…
Brazilian Star Djavan to Perform in Miami
Djavan will perform Friday, October 29th at 8PM at Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Djavan will be presenting his beautiful new CD…
Ghanaian Master Drummer Yacub Addy Receives NEA National Heritage Fellowship
Yacub Addy, a Ghanaian drum master from Latham, New York, accepts his NEA National Heritage Fellowship award from National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco…
Mounqaliba
Natacha Atlas Mounqaliba, In a State of Reversal (Six Degrees 657036 1170 2 0, 2010) Natacha Atlas has given us memorable world music recordings, ranging…
Africa 50 Years of Music Released as an 18 CD Deluxe Boxed Set
“Africa – 50 Years of Music” (Sterns Africa, 2010) is the most comprehensive compilation of African music ever achieved. The 18 volume boxed set collects…
Renowned Portico Quartet begins its 2010 North American Tour
The critically acclaimed U.K. group Portico Quartet begins its first ever United States shows supporting their album ‘Isla‘ (Real World Records). The Portico Quartet are…