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).…
Admired Vocalist and Songwriter Lhasa de Sela Dies at 37
The Mexican American singer/songwriter Lhasa de Sela has died. After battling breast cancer Ms. de Sela passed away on Monday, January 1st at her home…
Abu Dhabi to Host Exceptional World Music and Dance Performances in January and February 2010
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) continues its unique initiative World Stage by hosting three exceptional artistic experiences this January and February,…
Murat Ses eighth solo album Beside the Sun Released on January 1, 2010
Murat Ses’ eighth solo album Beside the Sun will be released by Clou Records (Florida, USA) and will be distributed by several companies including the…
Music Voyager TV Show Will Bring World Music to International Audiences
Music Voyager, a new music and travel series that gives viewers a firsthand look at the most popular and exciting sounds of the planet, will…
Prominent English Folk Musician, Tim Hart of Steeleye Span, Dies in Spain at 61
Tim Hart, one of the founders of legendary British folk group Steeleye Span, died of lung cancer December 24 in La Gomera in the Canary…
Accordion Master Eugenio Ortega Dies in Colombia
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance in New York announced the death of Colombian accordionist Eugenio Ortega. "It is with the saddest regret that…
Top American Latin Jazz and Salsa Bands at Barbican’s Latin Music USA
The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, featuring Machito Jr, Jimmy Bosch, Tito Rodriguez Jr, and Larry Harlow; and La Excelencia will perform at Barbican in London…
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Moves To Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny
One of the leading music festivals of the Caribbean, Jamaica Jazz & Blues, has moved its main stage acts for the January 2010 festival to…
Gala Flamenca at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
New York Flamenco Festival 2010’s gala, Todo Cambia (Everything Changes) will take place Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 PM. The performance features important new figures…
Spotlight Norway Will Showcase Top Norwegian Acts at Celtic Connections Festival
Over 1500 musicians from across the globe will visit Scotland this January to perform at Celtic Connections 2010, and throughout the festival’s final weekend the…