Ziggy Marley – Realizing His Father’s Dream
Kingston, Jamaica – Ziggy Marley announced the re-release of his Grammy-winning album Love Is My Religion, including three bonus tracks as well as an independent…
WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Announces Partial Line-up
The next edition of WOMAD Charlton Park will take place 25-27 July 2008. To acknowledge the tremendous loyalty and goodwill shown by all of the…
Haitian Star Emeline Michel Releases Reine De Coeur, Her 9th Album
Haiti’s singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single ‘Gade Papi’ from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her 9th release to…
Fifth Annual Festival of Global Music Brings Twelve Artists to New York City Showcase
Twelve artists will perform Sunday January 13, at Webster Hall at the 2008 globalFEST in New York City. In the last five years, globalFEST has…
Somali Vocalist Releases Crosscultural Debut Album
Somali singer Saba has recorded her first album, titled Jidka (The Line). On this debut recording, she explores the divide between Somalia and Italy (her…
Omar Sosa’s Afreecanos Set For Release in February 2007
Rooted in Africa, Omar Sosa‘s new studio album brings together musicians from Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and France to celebrate the rich heritage of African music…
Changuito Stirs Venezuela’s Musical Passions
Changuito Telegrafia sin Hilo (Cacao Music, 2007) Venezuela’s Cacao Música is one of the most impressive finds this year. One of the first CDs available…
Introspective Japan
Three heavy weights in Japanese music join forces on the CD On the Way [Michi Yuki] (2007). Virtuoso taiko drummer Kenny Endo, master percussionist Joji…
Iconoclasts on Sundance highlights "Congo Square" by Wynton Marsalis & Yacub Addy
The current episode of "Iconoclasts" on the Sundance Chanel features the innovators Wynton Marsalis and New Orleans chef John Besh discussing their passions and creative…
Interview with Macedonian Singer Esma Redzepova, the "Queen of the Gypsies"
Interview by Ivana D’Alessandro Esma Redzepova, the so-called « Queen of the Gypsies » is one of the amazing artists who co-operate with the Dosta!…