Tailor Made
Victor Deme Victor Deme (Chapa Blues/Makasound, 2008) Growing up in Burkina Faso, Victor Deme dabbled in his father’s tailoring business and more seriously pursued his…
Thunderous Mantras
Jai Uttal Thunder Love (Nutone Records, 2009) American musician Jai Uttal released several landmark world beat albums that combined traditional Indian music with western elements.…
Scottish Ceilidh Sensation The Occasionals Release CD and DVD
Greentrax Recordings released The Full Set, The Occasionals’ sixth album (5th on Greentrax), and, as the title suggests, this one really is "The Full Set"…
Carmen Souza Brings Cape Verdian Soul Jazz to Toronto
Global Cafe and Small World Music will be presenting Carmen Souza in Toronto, Wednesday, April 22, 8:00pm at Lula Lounge. London based, Portugal raised, Cape…
Puerto Ricans Win Cubadisco 2009 Prize
Author: Pedro de la Hoz Eight productions of excellence, three of them by great Puerto Rican artists, won the International Prize of Cubadisco (Cuba’s annual…
Cambodian Surf Band Dengue Fever and Wildlife Alliance Partner to Preserve Cambodia’s Natural Heritage
Acclaimed Cambodian-American world music and surf rock band Dengue Fever and the non-profit environmental organization Wildlife Alliance announced the launch of a partnership to preserve…
Kaweh 2009 West Coast Tour
Reuniting on stage after 15 years are Kaweh and Seattle based singer-songwriter Holly Phillips. The two started their first group in 1993. Within months they…
Irresistible Confetti
Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder Zephyr in the Confetti Factory (independent, 2007) Sparkling with all the bright flash and the dizzying giddiness of a giggle…
Afropop Celebrates its 20th Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala
The popular Afropop syndicated radio show recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary. “We recently had the great honor of honoring two of the world’s most…
Carolina Chocolate Drops Sign With Nonesuch Records
Nonesuch Records has just signed North Carolina-based trio the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Affectionately knows as "The Drops", they are a young string band in the…