Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Sounds of Arabia 2010 Thrills Abu Dhabi audience
Abu Dhabi – In a tribute to the great Arabic composer, the late Mohammed Abdul Wahab, the third season of Sounds of Arabia organized…
Dengue Fever returns to Cambodia for Free Live show in Phnom Penh
The Embassy of the United States of America in Cambodia announced that they will sponsor a free live show by Cambodian rock band Dengue Fever…
Tuareg Rockers Tinariwen Set for 2010 U.S. Summer Tour
Tuareg rebel rockers Tinariwen will be kicking things off at Bonaroo on June 13th. They will also be making stops in Minneapolis, Chicago, Hollywood, San…
Brazilian Legend Sergio Mendes to Release Bom Tempo in June of 2010 on Concord Records
The release date for Sergio Mendes’ upcoming album Bom Tempo has been set for June 1st via Concord Records, which will simultaneously release Sergio’s remix…
Javier Limón Throws a Flamenco Party
By Brenda Pike Celebrated Spanish musician and producer Javier Limón came to Berklee in March to give a series of clinics for Berklee students.…
Conga Legend Francisco Aguabella Dies in Los Angeles
One of the last “Giants’ of Latin Music, Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella died in Los Angeles on May 7, 2010 of a cancer-related illness. Born…
In Conclusion
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate Ali & Toumani (World Circuit WCD083, 2009) I was among the many who were delighted to learn that In…
Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Adams Explores Flutes With His New Release ‘Heavens’
American multi-instrumentalist Paul Adams has a new flute release titled Heavens. “I was able to incorporate more exotic instruments such as the Chinese Hulusi. It’s…
Barranquilla’s Legacy
Anibal Velasquez Mambo Loco (Analog Africa AACD 067CD, 2010) Mambo Loco is a collection of music by Anibal Velasquez, the legendary accordionist from Barranquilla in…
Musicport Festival 2010 First Line-up Details Announced
The indoor world music festival Musicport Festival 2010 will be held at The Spa, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, 22-24 October of 2010. Musicport Festival 2010 promises…