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).…
Not Just The Other Tito
Tito Rodriguez El Inolvidable (Fania 773-130-600-2, 2009) Far from being simply the Latin music Tito whose last name wasn’t Puente, Tito Rodriguez was a supremely…
Nigerian Sensation Nneka Announces U.S. Tour and New Album
Nneka is embarking on her Concrete Jungle Tour on January 27th, hitting 14 cities across the United States of America, including New York, Chicago, Atlanta…
American Gypsy Jazz Master John Jorgenson Releases Two New Albums on February 16th – One Stolen Night and Istiqbal Gathering
As one of the leading pioneers of American gypsy jazz music, John Jorgenson is celebrating the father of gypsy jazz, Django Reinhardt, whose 100th birthday…
The Deep Roots Reggae of St. Croix: The Joyful Noise of a Conscious Revival in the Islands
Roots reggae is alive and well. The lure of reggae has spread from Jamaica to other Caribbean islands such as the U.S. Virgin Islands. The…
The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo to Perform in Chicago
Steel string finger tapping guitar prodigy Andreas Kapsalis and nylon string classical guitar virtuoso Goran Ivanovic have joined forces to form a brilliant new experimental…
Henry “Junjo” Lawes Reggae and Dancehall Anthology to Be released in February 2010
VP Records has announced the release of Volcano Eruption in February of 2010. Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ was one of the most influential producers of the…
Compañía María Pagés at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
Compañía María Pagés will perform at New York Flamenco Festival 2010 on Saturday, February 13 (8:00 PM) & Sunday, February 14 (7:00 PM). María Pagés…
Top World Music Trade Show WOMEX 2010 Dates Announced
WOMEX 2010 organizers announced the dates for this year’s trade show and showcases. The next edition of WOMEX, the most important international professional market for…
Dengue Fever to Perform at SXSW and Bergenfest in 2010
Dengue Fever starts the new year with a West Coast tour in support of the January 10 release of Dengue Fever Presents: Electric Cambodia (Minky…
Vibrant Ghana in the 1970s
Various Artists Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds and Ghanaian Blue 1968-1981 (Soundway Records, 2009) Ghana Special, the latest compilation on the Soundway Records, focuses on…