Rooted in the Soul of the Polynesia
Te Vaka Olatia (Warm Earth Record, 2007) Crafting a culturally conscious music rooted in the soul of the Polynesian sound is what Te Vaka ‘s…
Frank Gehry Builds Fado House for Mariza Concert
Prominent architect Frank Gehry will design a set for a performance by Portuguese fado singer Mariza later this year. Gehry, renowned for his stunning and…
Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land, a Winner
Colombiafrica – The Mystic Orchestra Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land (World Music Network (TUGCD1035), 2007) This one of those occasions when an album is so…
Blind Reggae Musicians from Brazil Touring the United States
Tribo de Jah, a group of 6 blind musicians directly from Brazil will be performing the music of Bob Marley and celebrating the release of…
The 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards December 8, 2007, Boston
The 2nd Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards will be held December 8, 2007, in Boston. The Joe Higgs Music Awards were established in honorable memory…
Riotous Gypsy Extravaganza
Taraf de Haidouks Maskarada (Crammed Craw 40, 2007) Maškaradă is Taraf de Haidouks’ fist recording since the famed "Band of Gypsies." Pooling the exceptional talent…
Comprador e Imagem Part V, Conclusion: a Kaleidoscope of Brazilian Music
The Comprador e Imagem project put together by Brasil Música & Artes (BM&A) is an excellent concept: bringing a group of international music professionals,…
Jazz Prodigy and Keyboard Phenomenon Joe Zawinul Dies at 75
Vienna, Austria – Joe Zawinul, the renowned jazz keyboardist who revolutionized jazz with the creation of fusion band Weather Report, died in Vienna on Tuesday,…
Scottish Celtic Sensation Bodega Tours the United States
Glasgow, Scotland – One of the hottest Scottish bands will be touring the United States in September. Bodega are Gillian Chalmers from Fraserburgh on pipes,…
They Call Him Johnny Coolman
Toots and the Maytals – Light Your Light (Concord Music, 2007) On Light Your Light, Toots and the Maytals return to their roots, singing classics…