Not Just Maur of the Same
Malouma – Nour (Marabi 46819.2, 2007) Mauritania lies at the western edge of the Sahara Desert and the Islamic world. It was a French colony…
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The Heptones – Sweet Talking (Heartbeat 11661-7828-2, 2007) Roots Man Dub (Heartbeat 11661-7832-2, 2007) Massachusetts-based Heartbeat Records releases plenty of contemporary reggae music, but it’s…
View More Heavenly Hep Harmonies, Delectably Deep DubsLondon-based Middle Eastern World Beat Act Zohar Tours U.S.
World beat specialists, Zohar trek to the U.S. in July for a limited club tour, bringing their brand of Middle Eastern-inspired jazzy electronica. The tour…
View More London-based Middle Eastern World Beat Act Zohar Tours U.S.Remarkable Ivorian Singer
Dobet Gnahoré Na Afriki (Cumbancha, 2007) Ivorian singer has been described as an exciting new African talent. She definitely has a terrific voice and an…
View More Remarkable Ivorian SingerWOMEX Announces Second Set of 2007 Showcase Selections
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers announced the second set of world music artists that have been selected to showcase in Sevilla. The first set of…
View More WOMEX Announces Second Set of 2007 Showcase SelectionsWOMEX 2007 Announces First Conference Sessions
Berlin, Germany – The first conference sessions for WOMEX 2007 have now been confirmed. As always, the WOMEX Jury tried to provide a balance of…
View More WOMEX 2007 Announces First Conference SessionsMexican Music and Culture is the Focus of La Mar de Músicas 2007
Cartagena, Spain – The theme for this year’s La Mar de Músicas festival is the country of Mexico. La Mar de Músicas is one of…
View More Mexican Music and Culture is the Focus of La Mar de Músicas 2007Learning Basic Latin Dances
Roberto Borrell and Viola Gonzales Un Trio Inseparable (Boogalu Productions, 2007) Boogalu Productions specializes in the production of Cuban music videos. in this case, Un…
View More Learning Basic Latin DancesMexican-American Roots Band Los Cenzontles Releases New Album, Los Senn-sont-less
San Pablo (California), USA – Renowned Mexican roots band, Los Cenzontles, released this week its first all-original production, los senn-sont-less. The bilingual record includes 12…
View More Mexican-American Roots Band Los Cenzontles Releases New Album, Los Senn-sont-lessAppalachian Music Legend Mary Jane Queen Dies at 93
Cullowhee (North Carolina), USA – Singer Mary Jane Queen died June 29, 2007, at her home in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was 93. Just a…
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