Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
An Indian jazz musician
Colin D’Cruz-jazz bassplayer from India What inspired you to become a jazz artiste? When did you decide that this will be your career? Like most…
Les Nubians at the The ArtsCenter in Carrboro with Mosadi Music
Carrboro (North Carolina), USA – Les Nubians headline the 6th annual World Arts Festival at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro (North Carolina). Afropop meets hip-hop meets…
Elemental Plant and Krauss
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Raising Sand (Rounder Records, 2007) If someone were to mention Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Strange Sensation fame I…
Sierra Leone’s Creativity in the Darkest Times
Refugee All Stars Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (Docurama Films, 2007) In recent years a group of musicians from sierra Leone have been traveling throughout…
Joanne Shenandoah and Bill Miller to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 9th Native American Music Awards
New York (NY), USA – Two of the biggest names in the Native American music industry, Joanne Shenandoah and Bill Miller, will be presented with…
Indian Music and its Aesthetic Concepts
Aesthetics refers to the philosophy of the beautiful. “Never take away the love of the beautiful from your heart”; remarked Rousseau, the French Philosopher, “If…
An Inspiring New Generation of Bossa
Clara Moreno – Meu Samba Torto (Compass Records, 2007) It’s probably genetic. Bossa nova flows through Clara Moreno’s name. Her name may not ring a…
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Black Mountain (North Carolina), USA – Lake Eden Arts Festival’s monumental 25th festival will take place in just a few weeks. Nestled at the base…
Diyarbakir Yenisehir Children’s Chorus at San Francisco World Music Festival 2007
Fourteen members of the Kurdish Children and Youth Music Group are coming to San Francisco World Music Festival this year. Currently living in Diyarbakir (Amed),…
Maria Rita Searches Samba in new CD
After putting out two highly-acclaimed, jazz-laced pop discs that made her an international star, Maria Rita turned her considerable artistic sights toward that most Brazilian…