PowerFX Releases Music Sample Collection World Loop Spice Rack
Stockholm, Sweden – PowerFX announced the release of World Loop Spice Rack, a sample title which includes 1,220 melodic and rhythmic loops and riffs of…
The Spirit of Sacred Pilgrimage, Captured in Celtic Music
On Celtic Pilgrimage, Irish harpist Áine Minogue uses instrumental music and rich lyrical poetry to capture the full emotional spectrum of a pilgrimage. From the…
Pipers, Bluegrass, Celtic Masters and Quebecois Music at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 27
The bagpipe becomes the focus on January 27 at Celtic Connections 2008. The Gordon Duncan Memorial Solo Piping Competition will take place at 1 pm.…
First Confirmed Acts for the 2008 Reggae Rising Music Festival
People Productions and the Dimmick Ranch announced the first confirmed acts for the 2008 Reggae Rising Music Festival, August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, at the…
Nigerian Gold Rediscovered
Tony Allen – Afro Disco Beat (Vampisoul VAMPI 090 CD, 2007) Orlando Julius – Super Afro Soul (Vampisoul VAMPI 091 CD, 2007) My love for…
Tibetan and Navajo-Ute Stillness
R. Carlos Nakai & Nawang Khechog Winds of Devotion (Sounds True, 2007) Two of the best known flute players in the world music field, collaborate…
Putumayo World Music Releases New CD to Benefit ACCION
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – ACCION International, a pioneer and leader in microfinance, announced the release of Putumayo World Music’s newest CD, Latin Reggae, a collection…
Alasdair Fraser, Peatbog Faeries, La Banda Europa and Väsen at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 26
Renowned Celtic music acts, Swedish folk wizards Väsen and the Pan-European Ensemble are some of the highlights January 26 at Celtic Connections 2008. In addition,…
Notes From Celtistan
Benjy Wertheimer and Michael Mandrell Notes from Celtistan (Wolf Club Music, 2007) As the title of the CD suggests, this seductive CD, recorded in concert…
Hurdy Gurdy Night, Michael McGoldrick Band and Den Fule at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 25
A hurdy gurdy fest waits the audience at Celtic Connections on January 25. Four top exponents of this ancient European folk instrument will be performing…