Soundscapes of Africa
Hennie Bekker African Tapestries Collection (Abbeywood Records, 2009) Zambian musician Hennie Bekker has released this five CD boxed titled “African Tapestries Collection”. Bekker is now…
Reverse Thread
Regina Carter Reverse Thread (E1 Music, 2010) Regina Carter’s Reverse Thread takes the music of Africa and reconfigures into superb contemporary jazz pieces. The virtuoso…
New York Debut of Remarkable Corsican Male Vocal Quartet Barbara Furtuna
The outstanding male vocal quartet Barbara Furtuna will perform Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM at Saint Peter’s Church in New York. Barbara Furtuna…
Debo Band & Fendika, North American Tour & CD Release
Ethiopian-inspired Debo Band will launch its debut tour this September, select U.S. cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Richmond (VA), Chicago, and Milwaukee. The expanded…
The Roots of Chicha 2 Reveals Additional Electric Cumbia Pioneers
Barbès Records is releasing The Roots of Chicha 2, Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru (1968-1981), which showcases 11 bands and 16 tracks recorded from 1968 to…
offWOMEX 2010 Showcases Announced
For the first time WOMEX will present three country/region nights on the offWOMEX stage. “We’re very happy to have two special evenings highlighting music from…
Adelaide International Guitar Festival adds another string to its bow
When it comes to music festivals, Adelaide has certainly stolen a march over the rest of Australia. The City of Churches added another string to…
India Calling! at Chicago World Music Festival 2010
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Incredible India, celebrates the arts and culture of India at India Calling!, a free three-day festival…
Colombia’s Aterciopelados release “Bandera” Animated Video
Colombian music icons Aterciopelados have launched the animated video for their immigrant anthem “Bandera” off the GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Rio.’ The song was originally inspired by…
Yet Extraordinary Dogs
Old Blind Dogs Wherever Yet May Be (Compass Records COM 4542, 2010) Scotland’s Old Blind Dogs have released Wherever Yet May Be this month. Old…