Dennis Noda, Internationally Known Asian-American Bassist Dies
Dennis Noda, one of the few Asian-American musicians who attained recognition from artists and audiences throughout the world, passed away on May 19. Dennis, a…
Salsa’s Mr. Feeling
Cheo Feliciano El Señor Sentimiento (Fania, 2009) All right all you Latin fans, have I got the goods for you. Overflowing with 30 tracks of…
The Prism of the Kings of the Tsugaru Shamisen
Yoshida Brothers – Prism (Domo, 2009) Japan’s Yoshida Brothers have become very popular in their native Japan and abroad because of their fiery performances on…
Gracious Spirit of the Ethiopian Soul
Invisible System – Punt – Made In Ethiopia (Harper Diabate Records, 2009) How an aid worker, who spent eight years in Mali and Ethiopia,…
Mariachi Real De San Diego’s Songs of Old Mexico
Mariachi Real De San Diego – Mariachi Classics (Mardi Gras Records, 2009) Last March I taught a Latin music appreciation class in Bellingham, Washington. The…
When the Eagle Flies
Mamer – Eagle (Real World USCDRW165, 2009) This hypnotic little daydream of a CD is going to be a revelation for anyone who believes they…
Kings Place East Meets West Festival in London
A unique celebration of Indian music and its influence on the west, featuring several of the world’s leading Indian musicians coupled with two of the…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Will See an Array of Top Global Talent
With a record number of more than 22,000 revelers attending last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is working very hard…
Rupee Will Bring His Soca Hits to New York City on Memorial Day Weekend
Barbadian Soca star Rupee is ready for his highly-anticipated return to New York City this Memorial weekend. Currently performing in the United States with recent…
American outernational deejay Nickodemus Returns with “Sun People”
Global electronica wizard Nickodemus returns with his second solo album, Sun People on ESL Music. Inspired by the big fireball in the sky, Sun People…