Celebrating the Cumbia de Austin
Grupo Fantasma Sonidos Gold (Aire Sol Records, 2008) Cumbia has traveled far. The Afro-Colombian genre became popular in Mexico, where it has become a common…
Saucy Brazilian Band Curumin Added to Line-up for Heineken TransAtlantic Festival
Curumin has been added to the line-up for Miami’s leading world music festival, the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival. Half Japanese, half Spanish, and 100% Brazilian, Curumin…
American Artists, Art Presenters and Arts Educators Call to End the Cuban Cultural Embargo
A national network of artists and arts presenters is calling on the Obama Administration to renew cultural ties with Cuba. In a letter delivered to…
Renowned Piedmont Blues Musician John Cephas Dies at 78
In a press release, Alligator Records announced that master blues guitarist and vocalist John Cephas died of natural causes on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He…
World Music Summit WOMEX 2009 Announces Showcase Jury
World music conference WOMEX 2009 announced the names of the jury that will review the showcase proposal for the 2009 edition. Every year WOMEX chooses…
Liz Carroll and John Doyle’s new album, Double Play, Released in North America
Double Play, the new recording by Irish-American fiddle master Liz Carroll and Irish guitar powerhouse John Doyle is now available. Double Play is one of…
Akwaaba wo Africa
Akwaaba Wo Africa – welcome to Africa in twi, the language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. With this first release, Akwaaba Music welcomes the…
Renowned Silk Road Ensemble, with Yo-Yo Ma Will Celebrate its 10th Anniversary with North American Tour
As it celebrates ten years of connecting the world’s neighborhoods, the Silk Road Project will present the North American tour of the Silk Road…
Living the Highlife
Various Artists Miliki Music: Society Sounds of 60’s Lagos (Mulatta Records, 2008) One of the greatest effects of the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon is…
Daring Fulas
Fula Flute Mansa America (Completelly Nuts Records, 2008) There are several flutes in the world that have special charm because of the beauty of their tones.…