Ray Charles’ Creative Excellence
Ray Charles played often at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. Ray Charles – Live At Montreux 1997 shows Charles at his best. The powerful blend…
UK Indian Vocalist Najma Akhtar and NY Guitarist Gary Lucas Will Be Performing Together
For the first time, Najma Akhtar and Gary Lucas will be performing on May 3rd at Joe’s Pub in New York City all new material…
Tune Your World Artist, Feliciano dos Santos Wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – Using his music star status to raise awareness about health, water and HIV/Aids issues in remote corners of Mozambique, Feliciano dos…
Pow-Wow Favorites Dance Till Sunrise
Northern Cree Dancin’ Til Sunrise, Vol. 7 (Canyon Records (CR-6414), 2008) Award-winning Canadian group Northern Cree, is one of the most cherished names in Native…
Tune Your World = Music + Microfinance
A different kind of election is happening this week in support of working musicians from around the world. Calabash Music is a finalist in the…
Tambo International Art Camp in Mozambique
The Tambo International Art Camp in Mozambique offers 2 weeks of unique possibilities to experience the multicultural art scene and traditions of Pemba – Mozambique.…
Klezmer Renaissance
In recent years, Klezmer music has experienced a revival in Germany, Poland, Israel and some American cities. Three recordings show a reliable picture of the…
Yer Desert Blues
Toumast – Ishumar (Real World/Ryko USCDRW148, 2008) Etran Finatawa – Desert Crossroads (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD 1048, 2008) Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara –…
Sensational Knowledge Embodying Culture Through Japanese Dance
Ethnomusicologist and dancer Tomie Hahn delves into the process of immersing oneself and incorporating the cultural knowledge of the nihon buyo, the traditional Japanese dance…
Choose the Party
Three recent compilations use the word party in the album’s title. These electrifying will get your guests grooving. The Rough Guide to African Street…