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…
World Music at 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival 2007
Tokyo, Japan – The 23rd Tokyo Summer Festival will be held tin July and August of 2007. The theme this year is Towards the Islands…
International Frame Drum Festival Tamburi Mundi
Germany – The international Framedrum Festival Tamburi Mundi will take place in summer this year in Freiburg (Germany) during August 7-12. This is the second…
The Rough Guide To North African Café
The Rough Guide To North African Café (RGNET1187CD) is a musical journey through Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, featuring artists from Algeria’s legendary Maurice El…
Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako
In August 2007, Modiba Productions will release Vieux Farka Touré Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako. A stalwart follow-up to his self-titled U.S. debut album, Vieux Farka…
Guqin Master Tsar Teh-Yun Dies at 102
The North American Guqin Association reported the death of master guqin performer Tsar Teh-Yun (Cai Deyun), who passed away on June 10th (Beijing time) at…
Fela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary Screening
Seun Kuti will rock the WI Union Theater on Wednesday, June 27, at 8:30pm. But attendees are also invited to attend a special free presentation…
Innovative Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Touring North America
The throat singing ensemble Alash is currently touring North America (see tour dates below). The tour started in April and continues until June 30, when…
Irish Coffee with a Touch of Perú
Cady Finlayson Irish Coffee (Cady Finlayson, 2007) American fiddler Cady Finlayson has released a new CD which pays tribute to Irish traditional music. Part of…
The Original Tito Puente Orchestra in New York
On July 2nd, S.O.B.’s, presents The Original Tito Puente Orchestra, with Tito’s son, Ronny Puente as a special guest. Tito Puente, known as “El Rey…
KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl 2007
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association partners with KCRW for the 9th consecutive year to present KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. After a…