Documentary on Maroons of Brazil to Hold World Theatrical Premiere in New York
Brazil, once the world’s largest slave colony, was brutal and deadly for millions of Africans. But many thousands escaped and rebelled, creating their own communities…
Out of Africa and Back Again
Steve Reid Ensemble Daxaar (Domino Recording Co. DNO 165, 2007) Steve Reid isn’t one of those musicians who just happened to come across the splendor…
Guitar Virtuoso Juan Manuel Cañizares at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley will present legendary flamenco guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares for two nights, February 26 – 27, 2008. Cañizares…
Stepping Away From Tradition
Deepak Ram Steps (Golden Horn Records GHP 031-2, 2008) India’s bamboo bansuri flute is hardly a jazz instrument, but that doesn’t stop South African-born Indian…
World Music and Flamenco Celebrate Women at Ellas Crean Festival
Madrid, Spain -The 4th edition of the “Ellas Crean” festival will celebrate throughout the next weeks in Madrid the artistic achievements of women with music,…
Saharan Trance and Desert Blues
Toumast Ishumar (Real World Records, 2008) You won’t find any protest CD out on the current market that is as richly worked as Tuareg band…
Jerez-Texas Brings Flamenco Jazz Fusion to World Music Saturdays at Colonial
Madrid’s weekly world music series, World Music Saturdays at Colonial, presents Jerez-Texas on February 9. Jerez-Texas is formed by three musicians from varied backgrounds, from…
Enchanted Imaginings of Impossible Journeys
Razia Aziz Between Heaven and Earth Songs of Love and Devotion from India and Pakistan (Arc Music, 2008) One of the marks of a good…
Hearts of the Matter
Roots, Rock, Reggae (Digital Classics DVD DC10018, 2007) Salsa (Digital Classics DVD DC10014, 2007) Along with Rhythm of Resistance (an examination of South African music…
World Music Nominees for 39th NAACP Image Awards
The 39th NAACP Image Awards will air live on Thursday, February 14 (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT Tape- Delayed) on FOX. The NAACP Image Awards…