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).…
Terakaft Brings Tuareg Desert Blues to International Audiences
Akh Issudar(Tapsit), the latest album from the Tuareg blues group Terakaft, is hitting stores across the world in the next few months. Sharing much with…
Required Reggae Reading
Roger Steffens and Peter Simon – Reggae Scrapbook (Insight Editions, 2007) I don’t get hooked on many books, but two that caught my attention and…
Mekong Global Surf
Dengue Fever Venus on Earth (M 80 Music, 2008) Wickedly original, Dengue Fever’s third album Venus on Earth is an East meets West pop extravaganza,…
Dreamy Løvlid
Unni Løvlid – Rite (Grappa GRCD4223, 2008) Unni Løvlid creates a dreamy sound that comes from the lands of the north that combines folk and…
Malian Rokia Traoré Is Releasing ‘Tchamantché’ and Will Be Touring Europe and North Africa
Paris, France – Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré is releasing her newest album, Tchamantche, this month, and will be touring Europe and North Africa. Ever since…
Miami’s JVC Jazz Festival Presents Brazilian Stars Jorge Ben Jor and Sergio Mendes May 17
JVC’s Jazz Festival brings an eclectic exciting mix of bossa nova, pop and jazz the majestic Bayfront Park Amphitheater. The lineup will include the Grammy…
Persuasive Lure into a World of Wonder
Biomusique The 10,000 Steps (Kosmic Music, 2008) Combining the talents of singer/songwriter Lisbeth Scott, known for her musical collaborations on such movies as The Chronicles…
Chicago Cultural Center Presents Klapa Grdelin, Music of Croatia
Chicago Cultural Center Presents (CCCP) is an ongoing showcase series that highlights critically acclaimed national and international musicians who are rarely seen by Chicago audiences…
Stern Grove Festival Announces 71st Season of Admission-Free Concerts for Summer 2008
San Francisco (California), USA – Stern Grove Festival announced its 71st Season of 10 admission-free world music, Latin and roots music concerts, Sundays at 2:00…
The Global Electronica Princess of East Asia
Sa Dingding Alive (Universal/Shanghai To-Wing Culture Development, 2008) Chinese singer Sa Dingding is beginning to get well deserved worldwide attention thanks to her recent BBC…