African Deluge
Balla et Ses Balladins – The Syliphone Years (Sterns Africa STCD3035/3036, 2008) Samba Mapangala & Virunga – African Classics (Sheer Sound SLCD 149, 2008) Fallou…
Old Town School Members of Folk Music presents Maraca and Lila Downs in Chicago
The Old Town School of Folk Music will two Latin music heavy weights in September. On September 12, 2008 at 7:30pm, Cuban flute sensation Maraca…
Ganesh Chaturthi Music Festival 2008
Ganesha is the god of wisdom and prosperity and is invoked before the beginning of any auspicious work by the Hindus. It is believed that…
Prominent World Music Artists to Judge 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Well-known world music artists Youssou N’Dour, Angelique Kidjo, and music industry executive Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music) have all signed up as judges for…
Tiken Jah Fakoly to receive an award from Free Muse
Exiled singer and campaigner, Tiken Jah Fakoly is to receive an award from Free Muse in recognition of his fight for freedom of expression. This…
Honoring Peyote
In recent years there’s been growing interest in the spiritual musical traditions of the American Indians of the Southwest. Peyote songs are used in…
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,…