Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Honey and Music at The Beeline Festival
A new music festival called The Beeline Festival will be held at the Broad Institute in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA). The event, curated by Christine Southworth…
Ukulele Powerhouse
Jake Shimabukuro Live (Hitchhike Records, 2009) Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has taken the venerable small Hawaiian musical instrument to new heights. Shimabukuro is one of…
Liz Carroll & John Doyle to play for President Obama on St. Patrick’s Day 2009
On March 17, 2009, Liz Carroll & John Doyle are scheduled to perform for President Barack Obama at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at…
Interview with Blue King Brown’s Frontwoman Natalie Pa’apa’a
Coinciding with its 2009 North American tour, World Music Central’s TJ Nelson interviewed Blue King Brown’s frontwoman Natalie Pa’apa’a. Hailing from Australia, Blue King Brow…
Blue King Brown, Australia’s Hottest Urban Roots Export Touring North America with John Brown’s Body
Blue King Brown is touring North America y as part of their Moment of Truth Tour. This is Blue King Brown’s third tour of North…
Afro-Cuban Infectious Energy
Cuban musician and composer Juan de Marcos Gonzalez deserves more credit than he gets. Not only did he put together the renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars,…
Mama Africa: African Women in Concert in London
Mama Africa 2009 will offer an all too rare opportunity to enjoy world class UK based African female artists in full flow individually and together…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth Closes Due to Lack of Institutional Support
In a press release, musician Ross Daly announced the closing of the reputable Musical Workshop Labyrinth series of Greek and global musical instrument workshops. "We…
Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars Touring the United States
After half a decade, Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars will bring the best of Cuban music to over forty cities in the United States,…
Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep
Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…