Tuvan Ensemble Alash Returns to United States for January 2008 Tour
An extraordinary group of young musicians called Alash will be returning to the U.S. with a big sound from the tiny republic of Tuva, renowned…
Mali Meets Paris with Metis
Paris, France – Metis, a label and production company based in Bamako and Paris, aims at promoting modern world music – with a special focus…
Vicente Fernández, the King of Mexican Music, Seduces American Audiences in 2007
Mexican singer Vicente Fernández has had a great year in 2007. His new studio album Para Siempre (FOREVER) was released September 25, 2007. And in…
Compilation CD Pays Tribute to Scottish Legend "Peerie" Willie Johnson
"Peerie" Willie Johnson Willie’s World (Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX309, 2007) Greentrax Recordings has released Willie’s World, an album that covers the prolific work of one of…
Throat Singer Bady-Dorzhu Ondar Awarded People’s Xoomeizhi of Tuva
One of the members of Alash ensemble, 23-year-old Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, has been awarded the title People’s Xoomeizhi of Tuva. The title “People’s Xoomeizhi” is an…
Top San Francisco World Beat Bands Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Fundraiser for Orphans
San Francisco (California), USA – This year, Kenyan funk master Sila and Maisha Productions have teamed to bring New Year’s Eve revelers in the San…
Reggae Label Makasound Plans Tours and New Releases
Paris, France -With several European tours, a new distribution agreement in England and the addition of a new artist to their roster, it’s going to…
Original Television Soundtrack of the The Jewish Americans
The Jewish Americans (Rounder Records) is the soundtrack to the six hour PBS series of the same name airing in January 2008. Directed by David…
The Arabesque Foundation for Arab Culture Announces the 2008 edition of the Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music
The Heartland Seminar on Arabic Music offers a six-day residential program focusing on classical Arabic music. The seminar, held from March 15-21, is designed both…
Masterful Uds and Reggae
Diaspora’s captivating style on Reggae Arabesque is a combination of musical styles I’ve never heard before: Arabic music with reggae. The group is formed by…