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).…
World Music Steps into Second Life Series
World music will soon step over into the virtual world known as Second Life with writer, computer and sound designer Jeremy dePrisco’s world music series…
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music Of Islam DVD
Sufi Soul: The Mystic Music Of Islam is a ground-breaking & critically acclaimed documentary exploring the different regional practices within Sufism and its myriad styles…
Ronnie Drew, Founder of The Dubliners Dies at 73
Celebrated Irish musician Ronnie Drew died in Dublin August 16. Drew was the founder of legendary Irish folk band The Dubliners. Often referred to as…
Reggae Roots Rediscovered, Revitalized and Reality-Checked
Claudius Linton – Roots Master: The Vintage Roots Reggae Singles Volume 1 (Sun King Records SUNK224, 2007) Taj Weekes and Adowa – Deidem (Jatta Records,…
WOMAD foundation and the Musical Elder’s Archive
Over the years, the WOMAD foundation, has worked with many talented musicians world wide. In addition to running workshops and summer schools the foundation are…
The Vinayaka Chaturthi Music Festival at Mayur Vihar – Delhi (India)
India is a nation (among other things) of great festivals. A common factor among the myriad of festivals is lots of fun and bonhomie marked…
Legendary Brazilian Singer Dorival Caymmi Dies at 94
One of Brazil’s most popular singers, Dorival Caymmi, died Saturday, August 16 at his home in Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, of kidney cancer. He…
Ska and Reggae Pioneer Johnny Moore Dies at 70
Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, a founding member of legendary Jamaican ska and reggae band The Skatalites, died August 16 of cancer. He was 70. Johnny…
The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution Will Be Released in August 2008
The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution (RGNET1205CD) will be released August 25, 2008 in North America. The eclectic collection celebrates the latest klezmer sounds, ranging…
Interview with Lila Downs
In a few weeks, Lila Down’s new CD, titled Shake Away / Ojos de culebra, will be released. The album honors the traditional shamans and…