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…
2007 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) World Music Finalists Announced
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced today its 2007 finalists and semi-finalists. Selected out of over 15,000 entries from 100 countries worldwide, they represent all…
Encores Fado Live with Custódio Castelo and Margarida Guerreiro
The "Encores Fado" project is born out of the meeting between Portuguese guitar player Custódio Castelo and singer Margarida Guerreiro. At first, the project was…
Shiko Mawatu Is Nominated For An NAACP Award In The World Music Category
Legendary, African performer Shiko Mawatu’s new album Kimbanda Nzila has been nominated for a prestigious NAACP Award. The album has already garnered a huge amount…