Playing For Change Live CD/DVD to Be Released June 15th 2010
For the next chapter of Playing For Change’s improbable journey, founder and architect Mark Johnson assembled a band with musicians from around the globe, many…
Soca Stars Brought together in Soca Gold 2010
Soca music’s big guns come together for Soca Gold 2010. Soca Gold contains the top hits, with storming rhythms and banging beats of the Caribbean…
Flamenco Dreams
Soniquete – Asignatura Flamenca (Bujio BJ-200, 2010) Soniquete is one of the most exciting projects related with Flamenco in recent years. This group, formed by…
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,…