Loreena McKennitt Live from one of Spain’s Architectural Treasures
Loreena McKennitt Nights from the Alhambra (Verve Music Group, 2007) Returning from a nine-year hiatus, Loreena McKennitt has blazed across the music scene once again.…
Nonesuch Records releases Youssou N’Dour’s Rokku Mi Rokka in North America
New York (NY), USA – Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour has a new album titled Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) . The album follows N’Dour’s…
Afro Peruvian Legend Eva Ayllon releases new DVD Recorded Live in Hollywood, California
Afro-Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón has a new DVD recorded live at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, California. Eva Ayllon Live From Hollywood recorded in the…
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announce Special Award Winners: Lifetime Contribution to Aboriginal Music, Keeper of Traditions
Canada – The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 has named this year’s recipients of three special awards: Agnes "Axtsikayc" Edgar will be honored with the…
Six Degrees Records Launches Emerging Artists “Download of the Week” Promotion
San Francisco (California), USA – Six Degrees Records has launched their “Download of the Week” promotion to highlight their Emerging Artists series. The Emerging Artists…
Absence Makes the Groove Grow Hotter
¡Cubanismo! Greetings from Havana (AIM Records AIM 1091 CD, 2007) Being one of the best Cuban bands on the planet does not, sadly, mean exemption…
Rediscovering the Magic of Japanese Folk Songs
Joji Hirota Japanese Folk Songs (ARC Music, 2007) With the down-to-earth title of Japanese Folk Songs, Joji Hirota has recorded a charming recording. This gem…
Kilema at Colonial World Music Nights in Madrid
Malagasy act Kilema will be performing at Colonial, the new world music venue in Madrid. "After the Caribbean grooves we enjoyed last week, we sail…
Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder among Finalists of the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards
Asheville, North Carolina-based artists Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder are among a diverse group of independent musicians named as finalists of the 7th Annual Independent…
World Music Profiles: David McLoughlin of Brazil’s BM&A
This world music profile is about an Irishman who fell in love with Brazil and is actively involved in the promotion of Brazilian music…