Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Horrid Swell of Sad Music
Recently I settled myself down to watch the PBS program Nature. This particular documentary was entitled “Lobo, The Wolf That Changed America.” Telling the story…
Colombian Cumbia Seriously Road Tested
Jill Turner gets ideas for the dancefloor, as DJ Russ Jones, the Hackney globetrotter, changes destination and heads out towards Colombia. As one half of…
Cuba’s EGREM Record Company Will Release a Collection with the History of Cuban Song
Havana, Cuba (PL) – A collection of records with anthological themes of the Nueva Trova movement, performed by famous singers, is being recorded by the…
Fula Flute Will Release ‘Mansa America’ CD in December
On December 9, 2008, Fula Flute will release its new CD " Mansa America" on Completelly Nuts Records. The CD features the hit song "Obama"…
Genticorum Will Be Touring the United States to Promote Upcoming Album La Bibournoise
Canadian band Genticorum will be touring the United States in January of 2009 to support its new recording, titled La Bibournoise . Like old world…
UNESCO recognizes Cuban dance Tumba Francesa patrimony of mankind
Istanbul, Turkey (PL).- The first working day of the Inter government committee to Safeguard the Immaterial Cultural Patrimony of UNESCO, held recently here, formalized the…
Jojazz 2008 Will Be Held November 27 – 30
Havana, Cuba (PL) – The addition of small groups and the technological renewal in the evaluation of works, are some of the news of the…
Savannah Music Festival 2009 Will Present the Most Artistically Diverse Season in the History of the Organization
Savannah (Georgia), USA – The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announces its most artistically diverse lineup to date for the upcoming 2009 festival, including several commissioned…
Brit Brazilian Beats
Rhythms of the City Rhythms of the City (F-IRE CD26, 2008) The city of this disc’s title is London and the collective known as Rhythms…
Introducing Jordan’s Dozan
Dozan Introducing Dozan (Introducing/World Music Network, 2008) Folk music is often not given its due in favor of the more flashy fusions out there on…