Extravagantly Lush Rupa
Rupa and the April Fishes Este Mundo (Cumbancha, 2009) Back in 2008, I waxed poetic about the Bay Area musical group Rupa and the April…
Derek Trucks Band to Bring Crossover Blues and World Music to Carolina Theatre
One of the most critically acclaimed American guitarists, Derek Trucks is known for creating original material that integrates blues, soul, jazz and world music to…
Putumayo Presents Jazz Around the World
Putumayo’s newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists…
Simpson’s Stories
Martin Simpson True Stories (Compass, 2009) Guitarist and singer-songwriter Martin Simpson has become one of the most important figures in English folk music. He is…
San Francisco Bay Area Vocal Ensemble Kitka Releases Unconventional Lullaby Disc
Renowned vocal group Kitka will be releasing Cradle Songs on November 3rd. "These songs were not only about putting a baby to sleep,’ says Kitka…
Legendary Cuban Band Septeto Nacional to Perform Exclusive New York City Concert in November 2009
Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro, Cuba’s legendary and timeless son ensemble, will present an exclusive New York City concert at the Hostos Center for the Arts…
Mama Africa in London Celebrating African Women in Music
Wom@ tt presents its 2nd Mama Africa on Friday 30 October, celebrating African women in music. Artists featured include Helen McDonald & Future Groove (the…
Brazilian Night at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen during WOMEX 2009
Three Brazilian groups will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen. The evening starts with Soukast, an experimental percussion duo formed by…
Inspired and Informed Afrobeat
Jimi Tenor and Tony Allen Inspiration Information, Vol. 4 (Strut Records, 2009) Strut Records brings together the creative forces of multi-instrumentalist Jimi Tenor and drummer…
Malian Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Sign to Sub Pop Records
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba have signed to Sub Pop Records for North America, one of the most celebrated and successful indie-rock labels of the…