Persian Tuvan Exoticism
Lian Ensemble and Chirgilchin Ensemble The Window (Lian Records, 2010) The collaboration of the traditional Persian and Sufi group Lian Ensemble with the Buddhist and…
Ayobaness! – The Club Sounds of South African House Music
‘Ayoba’ is a catch phrase born in South Africa’s townships that is used to express excitement. Right now South Africa is excited and there are…
Balkan Beat Box Releases Blue Eyed Black Boy
Balkan Beat Box’s highly anticipated new album, Blue Eyed Black Boy, will be released tomorrow, April 27, on Nat Geo Music. The album follows 2007’s…
Over 125,000 concert-goers blown away by WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2010
Undeterred by the strong winds that gusted down the Abu Dhabi Corniche last night, thousands of people came to see the final evening’s performances…
Putumayo Presents: Latin Party
Various Artists Putumayo Presents: Latin Party (Putumayo, 2010) Putumayo’s compilation Latin Party is a great opportunity to sample some of best contemporary acts that blend…
Favorable Tide
Solas The Turning Tide (Compass Records 7-4530-2, 2010) The Turning Tide is the 2010 release by Solas, which is undoubtedly the finest Irish music band…
Abu Dhabi’s Adach launches an Emirati traditional band
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced yesterday the launch of a classical Arab musical band consisting of Emirati musicians known…
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2010 enthralls more than 35,000 concert-goers on its first night
Despite the difficulties brought on by the recent issues of travel through European airspace, WOMAD Abu Dhabi made a spectacular return to the capital of…
Highlife Klassics
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley The Klassiks of Ambolley (Simigwa Records, 2009) Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, known as the “Simigwa Do Man”, is one of…
Clearwater Announces Complete Line-up for the 2010 Great Hudson River Revival in New York State
Beacon (New York), USA – Clearwater has finalized the line-up for the 2010 Great Hudson River Revival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday,…