Master of Borneo Lute Dies in Sarawak
Sarawakian musician Uchau Bilung, a master of the sape (a lute from the island of Borneo) died July 5, 2009. Two years ago, Mr. Bilung…
Michael Jackson’s Brothers For Reggae Sumfest In Jamaica
The surviving members of the Jackson Five and brothers of the late King of Pop are set to be in Jamaica next week for the…
Stunning Performances by World Music Artists July 10th at Rainforest World Music Festival
I had the pleasure of attending the 2009 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival which is held at Sarawak Cultural Village in the…
Cuban and Parisian Musical Café
Mario Grigorov and Various Artists Paris To Cuba (Warm & Genuine Records, 2009) Spicing up summer with a little Latin jazz is as easy as…
Tuvan Act Alash Returns to USA for Summer Tour 2009
The Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash will start a one-month U.S. tour on July 17. Their first few days will be jam-packed with concerts and…
Unearthing the Roots of Ancient Aragon
Mara Aranda & Solatge Dèria (Galileo-MC, 2009) Spanish singer Mara Aranda has been involved in some essential world music projects based in Spain’s eastern Mediterranean…
Flamenco Memories of Mentidero Square
Sergio Monroy Chicuco (Bujío, 2008) Until the 1980s, the primary soloists in the world of flamenco music were singers and guitarists. Keyboardists such as Chick…
The Lady of Guadalupe & The Miracles of Roses
James DeMars – Guadalupe, Our Lady of The Roses – Guadalupe, Nuestra Señora de las Rosas (Canyon Records, 2008) Opera, oratorio and music for mass…
The Company She Keeps
Alison Brown The Company You Keep (Compass Records, 2009) Alison Brown is a remarkable artist. She is a gifted musician and also a visionary entrepreneur,…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Concludes Today
Sunday, July 12, marks the last day of concerts at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 in Sarawak (Malaysia). The line-up for today includes the…