An Era of Minstrels and Scoundrels Seeking Love
Espliego Cortes de Amor (Factoría Autor, 2007) Medieval Europe was a time of wandering musicians who entertained nobles and plebs alike. Spanish band Espliego has…
A New Generation of Chinese Taoist Music
London, UK – The Taoist Music Orchestra of the Shanghai City God Temple has recorded a Cd titled Chinese Taoist Music (ARC Music, 2007). the…
Los Cenzontles Bring Out the Best of California’ Melting Pot
Los Cenzontles Los Senn-sont-less (Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center, 2007) The latest CD by Los Cenzontles takes the group in several directions, showing the myriad…
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…