Reggae Roundup 2009
As the year closes, it’s time to talk about some of the reggae goodies we’ve received in recent months. First, Morgan Heritage, one of…
Malick Pathe Sow to perform Concert in the Dark in Favor of Blind African children
On Friday, December 4 of 2009, Malick Pathe Sow will perform in the premiere of Blindnote. The performance will be plunged into complete darkness for…
Spanish Folk Music Innovator Eliseo Parra Releases Diez
One of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish folk music, Eliseo Parra has a new album titled Diez (ten) that contains a CD and a…
Cameroonian Singer Lapiro de Mbanga Wins Global Award
Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse reported that imprisoned musician Lapiro de Mbango is the 2009-winner of the ‘Freedom to Create’ Imprisoned Artist Prize. Nominated by Freemuse,…
In Passing
Kenyatta “Culture” Hill Pass the Torch (Tafari Records 1046, 2007) The sudden 2006 death of Joseph Hill, leader of roots reggae harmony trio Culture, robbed…
Rekindled Ska Fire
Blue Riddim Ska Inferno (Markosa Records 2010, 2009) The idea of a white reggae band is one that would raise no eyebrows nowadays, but such…
Garifuna Music Icon Aurelio Martinez Makes UK Debut at Rolex Mentors and Protégés
Aurelio Martinez from Honduras, the brightest star of the region’s celebrated garifuna musical tradition, will make his London debut at the Union Chapel, Islington on…
Dazzling Fula Musical Ride
Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba I Speak Fula (Sub Pop/Next Ambiance, 2010) Riding high on the success of 2007’s Segu Blue and his upcoming U.S.…
2009 World Music Central Gift Guide
Thinking of rewrapping that purple and green striped sweater, the one with the arms in two different sizes, that Aunt Martha knitted and gave you…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Releases of 2009
The editors at World Music Central, its Spanish language portal Músicas del Mundo and other friends, present their lists of Best World Music Recordings of…