I Can See the Gates of Heaven
Márta Sebestyén I Can See the Gates of Heaven…[Nyitva látám mennyeknek kapuját] Hungarian Religious and Secular Songs (Viva La Musica, 2008) Creating a journey of…
globalFEST 2009 Returns to New York in 2009 with World Music Breakthroughs
The 2009 edition of globalFEST will be showcasing top international acts in New York City. The event will be held at New York City’s Webster…
Classic Gil
Gilberto Gil Banda Larga Cordel (WEA, 2008) Jill Turner reflects on the dizzy heights that Gilberto Gil has scaled as a musician and a politician,…
The Ry Cooder Anthology
Ry Cooder The UFO Has Landed – The Ry Cooder Anthology (Rhino Entertainment, 2008) ‘Getting the goods’ and ‘I’ll take one with everything’ takes on…
WOMEX 2008 Provided World Music Showcases for All Tastes
The showcase selection this year at WOMEX was extensive and varied, representing many musical traditions of the world. The numerous concerts included the official…
Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 Tour
Alash will be on tour in the United States from November 10 through December 21, 2008. Alash weaves new harmonies into the unique vibrations, whistles,…
The Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival
San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival is celebrating its Ninth Anniversary November 9 – November 23, 2008 with an exciting…
Supreme Seprewa
Seprewa Kasa Seprewa Kasa (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD 1051, 2008) I must admit I’d never heard of a seprewa until I listened to this…
South African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart Attack
Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song “Pata Pata,” died of a heart attack after a concert in…
Spellbinding Lakota Spirit
Kevin Locke Earth Gift (Ixtlan Recording Consortium, 2008) Finding sanctuary from the daily grind became a whole lot easier with Kevin Locke’s latest CD Earth…