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).…
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…
Artfully Constructed Ahenk
Derya Türkan and Murat Aydemir Ahenk Volume 2 (Golden Horn Records, 2007) I can think of no better word for the captivating duo of Derya…
Heavyweights Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega and More World Music January 24 at Celtic Connections 2008
Some of the leading Scottish bands, Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega, make their appearance at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 24. The festival will also present…
Andy Palacio Memorial Service in Chicago
The Chicago Garífuna community will be holding a memorial service for celebrated Belizean musician Andy Palacio. The service will take place at at 1:30, with…
Andy Palacio Honored by Director-General of UNESCO
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, paid tribute today to the Belizean singer and musician Andy Palacio, UNESCO Artist for Peace, who passed away last…
Andy Palacio Wins Prestigious BBC World Music Award
London, UK – The tragic death on Saturday 19th January of Andy Palacio, the much-loved Garifuna musician from Belize, has made it appropriate for some…
Shaka Zulu Would Be Thrilled
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu (Heads Up, 2008) Renowned South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo pays tribute to the legendary Shaka…