The Rising Star of Kurdish Music: Delil Dilanar
Inspired by his ancestors, his uncle and his unwritten history Delil Dilanar began a journey of his musical career at a very young age. While…
New Roots Sounds for the 2007 Holidays
Are you still playing the same old tunes at holiday parties? Feeling a little ho-hum instead of ho-ho-ho? Perhaps you need some new holiday…
The Best Of Lisa Gerrard Now Available
New York (NY), USA – The 4AD label has put together a selection of the best recordings in Lisa Gerrard’s long and influential career with…
Jehro Plans European Tour for Early 2008
Paris, France – A European tour is in the works for Jehro, French master of Caribbean beats and smooth lyrics. Singer-songwriter Jehro s self-titled debut…
Heavyweight Lightness
Tabu Ley Rochereau The Voice of Lightness (Stern’s Africa STCD3027-28, 2007) To call Congolese vocalist Tabu Ley Rochereau a legend doesn’t begin to cover it.…
Dominican Guitar Classics
Puerto Plata – Mujer de Cabaret (Iaso, 2007) Various Artists – Bachata Roja (Iaso, 2007) Iaso Records is releasing some of the most interesting music…
Celtic Woman Returns with A Christmas Celebration Live From Dublin DVD
New Yok (NY), USA – While most people are dreaming of a white Christmas, Irish supergroup Celtic Woman make an arresting case for keeping things…
Wide Ranging India
I have compiled in this article several of the most interesting Indian or Indian-inspired CDs we have received at World Music Central. One of my…
Hawaiian star Keali`i Reichel Releases Concert DVD
Punahele Productions announced the release of Kukahi – Keali’i Reichel Live in Concert, recorded at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. The DVD features Keali`i,…
Australia’s Peats Ridge Festival Sustainable Arts and Music Festival 2007
Peats Ridge Festival, the First major Festival in Australia to run completely on Renewable Energy will take place Saturday 29th December 2007 to Tuesday 1st…