WOMEX 2008 Announces First Round of Showcases
The world Music Expo, WOMEX, has announced the first set of showcases for the 2008 conference. “I think we have reached very balanced high-profile results.…
A Breath of Fresh Mongolian Grasslands
Hanggai – Introducing Hanggai (World Music Network, 2008) I’m always elated to hear a group of musicians rediscovering a lost or faded musical tradition, and…
Famed Folk Singer Lends Voice to Farmers’ Benefit
Folk singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Pete Seeger has been scheduled to headline a September 13th New England Farm Relief Concert…
Reggae On The River Festival Rises From the Ashes and Lands in Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
Redway (California), USA – On Saturday, July 19th, the Mateel Community Center will revive Reggae on the River as a single-day, roots reggae and world…
Old, Gold and Still Bold
The Rough Guide to Calypso Gold (World Music Network RGNET 1213, 2008) I was okay with calypso morphing into soca back in the ‘80s, but…
Jah Wobble’s Chinese Dub Comes to Town
It was at Sheffield’s Boardwalk after a performance with The English Roots Band, that Jah Wobble first mentioned his Chinese Dub project. Eighteen months on,…
Oud Virtuoso Nizar Rohana Releases first Album
Palestinian musician Nizar Rohana recently released his first CD, titled Sard (Narration). On Sard, the authenticity of the “Oud language” is highly maintained, yet, refreshing…
Senegalese Band Les Frères Guissé Releases First International Album
Paris, France – Les Frères Guissé, three Senegalese brothers with beautiful voices and a musical gift, recently released their fifth album, ‘Yakaar,’ (meaning ‘Hope’ in…
The Love Circle to Perform at Rainforest World Music Festival Today
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Love Circle, Trinidad and Tobago’s Royal Family of music, is confirmed as one of the sixteen (16)…
Rising Star Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Coming to Top UK Festivals this Summer
Paris, France – Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 will perform at some of the main British festivals, notably Lovebox London weekender (20th July) and The…