Changes in WOMEX 2007 Program
Sevilla, Spain – The WOMEX 2007 Opening is tomorrow, and delegates are already arriving in Sevilla. Due to unfortunate visa issues, the Mastaki Bafa band…
Femi Kuti’s Minnesota show
On stage, Nigerian Femi Kuti plays dual roles of serious artist and demanding coach. His most recent show at the Minnesota Zoo on August 2nd gave…
Tiempo Libre and the Minnesota Orchestra Premiere New Symphonic Work
Revered Venezuelan composer Ricardo Lorenz celebrates Cuba’s musical heritage with Rumba Sinfónica, a new symphonic work written in collaboration with Cuban pianist Jorge Gómez. The…
Country & Eastern Releases 8 New Albums This Month, from Ghana 1976 to Sweden 2007 via Frankfurt 1982
Eclectic Swedish label Country & Eastern has released three CDs this month: Ammasu Akapoma Group: The Music of Ammasu – Brong-Ahafu, Ghana 1976, Jonas Knutsson…
Arrests Made in Lucky Dube Murder
South African police have arrested five men in connection with the last Thursday murder of reggae star Lucky Dube. The Sunday morning arrests took place…
Artist Profiles: Ulali
Ulali features original founders Pura Fé (Tuscarora), Soni (Mayan, Apache and Yaqui), and Jennifer (Tuscarora). Founded in 1997, Ulali is the first Native American women’s…
Red Feather Woman Preserves Ancient Culture
Red Feather Woman – Distant Drums (Blatz Music, 2007) Red Feather Woman – The Keepers of the Earth (Blatz Music, 2006) Most of the Native…
Massive Audience for Te Vaka in Paris
Paris, France – More than 10,000 people got to see Te Vaka perform live in Paris. Their 2 performances for the semi-finals of the Rugby…
Musical Ruminations On Rumi
Gulizar Turkish Music Ensemble – Music of the Whirling Dervishes (ARC Music EUCD 2086, 2007) Shahram Nazeri and Hafez Nazeri – The Passion of Rumi…
Formidable Paquito D’Rivera Quintet Opens Wisconsin Union Theater’s Isthmus Jazz Series
Opening this season’s Isthmus Jazz Series with one of this year’s most anticipated concerts, Latin jazz great Paquito D’Rivera brings his esteemed quintet to the…