Angelique Kidjo’s 2007 European Tour
Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is touring Europe to promote her new CD, Djin Djin. On the album, Angelique sings in her native languages as well…
Scotland’s finest traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers Touring the United States
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs,…
Bassam Saba and April Centrone to record with Alekos K. Vretos in Greece!!
Bassam Saba and April Centrone are going to Greece to record with Alekos K. Vretos for his new project. Bassam is a splendid and world…
New Album in 2008 by Alekos K. Vretos
Alekos K. Vretos is currently preparing his new album. The actual recording is going to be completed by February 2008, and the album is going…
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Release In the Moment
USA – In The Moment is the much anticipated new CD by Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. Following on from their award winning album "Fire…
World Musicians Cross Over in Holland
Don’t Be A Stranger One (2006) Don’t be a stranger is the project of Dutch musician Onno Krijn. Throughout several years he recorded world music…
Silencing the Drums
My husband and I were in the midst of one of those lazy breakfasts listening to the radio when a story caught my attention. The…
Ticklah Your Dub Fancy
Ticklah Ticklah vs. Axelrod (Easy Star Records ES-1015, 2007) News flash: Ticklah and Axelrod are one and the same. Yup, that’s right. Don’t be too…
Rounder Records Releases City of Dreams Boxed Set: A Collection of New Orleans Music
Burlington (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records announced the release of City of Dreams: A Collection of New Orleans Music. Due October 9, this comprehensive four-disc…
Cuban Trombone Maestro Generoso Jiménez Dies at 90
Cuban trombonist Generoso Jiménez, known throughout the Cuban music and Latin jazz scenes, died on Saturday in Miami, Florida of renal failure. Mr. Jiménez was…