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).…
Internationally Acclaimed Malian Guitarist Habib Koite to Perform in Toronto
The grand finale of the annual week-long Francophone celebration brings to Toronto two highly regarded world music acts. One of Africa’s most exciting virtuoso performers,…
Tuareg Stars Tinariwen Added to Heineken TransAtlantic Festival in Miami
The latest additions to the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival include renowned Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen. Laura Quinlan (Rhythm Foundation) calls the addition of Tinariwen "Really exciting!"…
Fine Timber
Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…
Influential Salsa Music Promoter Ralph Mercado Dies in New York
New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30pm at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his…
Reliving the Golden Age of Cajun Music
This essential film about Cajun and Creole culture in southern Louisiana that was made in 1972 is now available on DVD. The Dedans le Sud…
St. Patrick Sounds
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner it’s once again the season to wrap yourself in the warm green glow of some fine Celtic…
Swedish World Music Band Fågel Roc Releases Remix Album
The new album by Swedish world music outfit Fågel Roc, titled "Dans & Dröm," contains remixes from the original album "Kropp & Själ" (Body &…
Madison World Music Festival 2009 to be Held September 17-19
The Wisconsin Union Theater announced that the 2009 Madison World Music Festival will be held from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19. The first…
Walking On A Wire: Richard Thompson, 4-CD Boxed Set Will be Released in June
Los Angeles (California), USA – On June 30 Shout! Factory will pay tribute to the legendary Richard Thompson with a career-spanning 4-CD box set, Walking…
Legendary Musician Stevie Wonder Releases Live at Last, His First-Ever Live DVD
New York (NY), USA – Lifelong American legend Stevie Wonder adds special luster and excitement to the 50th Anniversary celebration of Motown Records with the…