Brazilian Vocalist Ithamara Koorax Pays Tribute to João Gilberto’s Prodigious Talents as a Composer
In honor of bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto, Brazilian vocalist Ithamara Koorax, in collaboration with top contemporary Brazilian guitarist Juarez Moreira, has recorded Bim Bom:…
Small World Big Community at The Small World Music Festival 2009
The Eighth Small World Music Festival will be held September 24 – October 4 in Toronto, Canada. The focus of the organizers is firmly on…
Beyond the Pale Explores Klezmer and Balkan Music in Postcards
Toronto-based acoustic group Beyond the Pale has released a new recording titled Postcards (Borealis Records), which explores Jewish and Balkan music combined with jazz, rock, …
Middle Eastern and North African Music Stars to Unite With Western Celebrities in Las Vegas for Benefit Concert
MGM Grand and Dawn Elder World Entertainment will present the world premiere of Sahra on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena…
Back to the Mountain
Eddie Palmieri Vamonos Pa’l Monte (Fania, 2009) Vamonos pa’l Monte (Let’s go to the Mountain) is the reissue of a fabulous recording by Eddie Palmieri,…
¡Globalquerque!’s Statewide Celebration Starts September at New Mexico State Fair
¡Localquerque! will take place on September 20, 2009, 12pm – 8pm at The Pavilion at The New Mexico State Fair. ¡Localquerque! is a day of…
Los Angeles Philarmonic Presents India Calling! September 20 at the Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles Philarmonic will presents India Calling! on Sunday, September 20, 7pm at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert will feature some of India’s most…
New Zealand Dub Band The Black Seeds Will Tour U.S. in September 2009
New Zealand reggae, pop and funk band The Black Seeds will be presenting their first North American album, Solid Ground (Easy Star Records) on their…
The NY Gypsy Festival 2009 Announces Music Program
The NY Gypsy Festival celebrates its fifth annual performance schedule with one of the most diverse lineups of its history. The Festival kicks off on…
Umami by Murat Ses
Murat Ses Umami (Clou Records Clou-008 and on digital portals iTunes, aol.de, etc) ’Umami’ is a Japanese word meaning "savory" thus applies to the sensation…