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…
Funky Funkadesi
Funkadesi Yo Baba (independent release, 2008) Multi-ethnic band Funkadesi is based in Chicago and it performs an explosive music of bhangra, spicy Afro-Latin beats such…
Fania Records Releases Remix Album Featuring Latin Music Legends and Contemporary Remix Masters
Fania Records has released the first remix collection “I Like It Like That” pairing up the hottest dance scene remixers with legendary tracks by Fania…
Burning Spear at the Fillmore New York in August 2008
On August 31st, Burning Spear returns to New York for his first show in 2 years, celebrating the release of his new album Jah Is…