Astounding Global Percussion
Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju and Giovanni Hidalgo – Global Drum Project (Shout Factory, 2007) Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart and Indian tabla virtuoso, Zakir…
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Sinikka Langeland – Starflowers (ECM Records, 2007) Although Sinikka Langeland is a Norwegian folk singer, don’t expect an album of virtuoso hardanger fiddles. Instead, Starflowers,…
View More Kantele IntimacyMtukudzi’s Contemplative Journey
Oliver Mtukudzi Tsimba Itsoka (Heads Up International, 2007) Zimbabwe’s Afro Pop icon Oliver Mtukudzi‘s latest CD entitled Tsimba Itsoka, released before his October 2007 North…
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Northern Cree and Friends Calling All Dancers, Vol. 6 (Canyon Records, 2007) The Northern Cree group, from Alberta (Canada) has become one of the stars…
View More Fiery Round DancesChuchito Valdés, Jessica Fichot, Mariachi Divas to Headline the Global Lineup at the 9th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival
– Innovative, multiethnic music acts will highlight the global music lineup at the Eagle Rock Music Festival, Saturday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight,…
View More Chuchito Valdés, Jessica Fichot, Mariachi Divas to Headline the Global Lineup at the 9th Annual Eagle Rock Music FestivalAfro-Spanish Sensation Buika to Perform in 3 Special U.S. Concerts
One of the leading figures in Madrid’s thriving mestizo music scene will be touring the United States in October. Buika‘s New York City concert at…
View More Afro-Spanish Sensation Buika to Perform in 3 Special U.S. ConcertsAn Era of Minstrels and Scoundrels Seeking Love
Espliego Cortes de Amor (Factoría Autor, 2007) Medieval Europe was a time of wandering musicians who entertained nobles and plebs alike. Spanish band Espliego has…
View More An Era of Minstrels and Scoundrels Seeking LoveA New Generation of Chinese Taoist Music
London, UK – The Taoist Music Orchestra of the Shanghai City God Temple has recorded a Cd titled Chinese Taoist Music (ARC Music, 2007). the…
View More A New Generation of Chinese Taoist MusicLos Cenzontles Bring Out the Best of California’ Melting Pot
Los Cenzontles Los Senn-sont-less (Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center, 2007) The latest CD by Los Cenzontles takes the group in several directions, showing the myriad…
View More Los Cenzontles Bring Out the Best of California’ Melting PotAn Indian jazz musician
Colin D’Cruz-jazz bassplayer from India What inspired you to become a jazz artiste? When did you decide that this will be your career? Like most…
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