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).…
Award Winning Chinese Singer Sa Dingding Will be in New York and Los Angeles in July
Chinese sensation Sa Dingding will be visiting the United States New York on July 14th, 15th, 16th and Los Angeles on July 17th and 18th.…
Kurumaya Masaaki and Kyoshin Taiko Italian Tour 2008
After the 2007 successful show, Kurumaya Masaaki is back to Italy with the new tour that will reach the cities of Lerici (SP), Fiesole (FI)…
Icarus Festival for Dialogue Between Cultures 2008
The Icarus Festival for Dialogue Between Cultures will be held at Ikaria Island, Greece, June through July 2008. This year, the festival is dedicated to…
Malian Musical Brilliance
Various Artists The Rough Guide to the Music of Mali (World Music Network, 2008) Lately Malian musicians have cut a powerful swath through the music…
O Rappa at S.O.B.’s in New York June 2008
On Saturday, June 21st, S.O.B.’s Concerts presents Brazilian fusion superstars, O Rappa, live in concert at the Fillmore New York, direct from Rio de Janeiro.…
Roll up the Carpet for Cow Island Hop
Feufollet Cow Island Hop ( Valcour Records, 2008) If there’s any CD out this summer that will have listeners rolling up the carpet and dancing…
10-Year Anniversary of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off June 22
KCRW’s World Festival returns to the Hollywood Bowl this June, celebrating a decade-long partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association that features fresh talent alongside…
Six Degrees Times Three
Jef Stott – Saracen (Six Degrees Records 657036 1146-2, 2008) Sonantes – Sonantes (Six Degrees Records 657036 1148-2, 2008) Niyaz – Nine Heavens (Six Degrees…
Campaign to Save Influential German World Music Radio Station Radiomultikulti
Broadcasting Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) has announced it is shutting down Radiomultikulti, Berlin’s only multicultural and multilingual radio, the world music pioneer in Europe and heart of…
European Visa Problems for Congolese group Konono No. 1
Berlin, Germany – The Congolese group Konono N°1 did not obtain their visas for touring in Europe this summer. The reason given was: "Sorry, no…