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).…
Scottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 presents renowned acts Martin Simpson, Bert Jansch & Espers with Eliza Carthy, Balkan Night with Balkanopolis & Kries, Dougie MacLean with Cherryholmes,…
Andy Palacio Funeral and Tribute Concert
Belize will honor the late Andy Palacio this week with a tribute concert on Friday, January 25, in the morning. The concert will be held…
Dazzling Global Stringband
Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny’s Mozaik Changing Trains (Compass, 2008) Veteran instrumentalists Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny have recreated their Pan-European ensemble under the name…
Unusual Suspects and Star-studded Line-up of Singers January 22 at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 presents A’ Adam’s Bairns on January 22, with a star-studded line-up of singers includes Rod Paterson, Tich Frier, Nick Keir, Steve Byrne,…
Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw of Bole 2 Harlem Dies in Bahar Dar
Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw died in Ethiopia last week. Details are not known as to the cause of death or the exact date of her…
Namgyal Lhamo’s Second Coming
As ethnic Tibetans across the globe get ready to celebrate Losar-Tibetan New Year in February 2008, Netherlands based Tibetan singer/songwriter Namgyal Lhamo gets ready for…
World Music with Baaba Maal, Accordion Masters and Karan Casey Highlights January 21 at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 opens its doors to world music, inviting Senegalese music star Baaba Maal. Accordion fans will be treated to an accordion fest with…
Mbira Master Hakurotwi Mude Dies at 72
One of Zimbabwe’s most famous Shona singers and renowned mbira player, Hakurotwi Mude, died the second week of January. “With a heavy heart, we write…
Prominent Belizean Musician Andy Palacio Passes Away After Heart Attack and Stroke
Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead…
Scottish Fiddle and Song, Solas and Altan Highlights of Celtic Connections 2008 on Sunday, January 20
Sunday’s program for Celtic Connections 2008 includes Irish Celtic stars Altan, renowned American group Solas, Songs of Scotland, fiddler Gavin Marwick and numerous workshops. Program:…