Ozomatli’s Asdru Sierra Talks About Don’t Mess With The Dragon
To learn more about their new CD, Don’t Mess With The Dragon, World Music Central interviewed Asdru Sierra, Ozomatli‘s lead vocalist and trumpet player. …
Algerian Artist Idir Releases France of the Colors
Paris, France – A new album titled ‘La France des Couleurs’ (France of the Colors) will be released this month by Algerian artist Idir. A…
Scottish Pipes that Rock
The Finlay MacDonald Band Re-Echo (Greentrax Recordings CDTRAX299, 2007) The new breed of Scottish groups is known for combining traditional Scottish folk with international and…
Gokh-Bi System Performing in North America as Part of The Ancient Meets Urban Tour
Senegal – Like reggae music and its offspring, reggaetòn, which emerged from the trench towns of Jamaica and the barrios of Puerto Rico respectively, African…
David Byrne Collaborates in Multiple Remixes of Edgy Forró
Forro in the Dark Asa Branca (Nublu, 2007) The unmistakable voice of David Byrne opens this 4-track EP, giving it a considerable pop sound. It…
Manu Chao Tours North America in 2007
Paris, France – Following his much acclaimed appearances at Lollapalooza and Celebrate Brooklyn festivals last year, world music superstar Manu Chao brings his Latin flavor…
Afrofest 2007 in Toronto
Toronto’s 19th annual Afrofest, a celebration of African music and culture, will be held Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8 at Queen’s Park from…
Gold in Poland for the Gotan Project
Paris, France – A party to award gold status to the men of the Gotan Project has been planned in Poland this month, including a…
WOMEX Award Winner Andy Palacio in London
Garifuna musician Andy Palacio, who recently won the 2007 WOMEX world music award, will be performing at Cargo on Tuesday, June 19. Andy’s musical prowess…
A Voice From Comoros
Nawal Aman (Nawal KWE01307, 2007) I’m not too shabby when it comes to geography. Still, without a map I couldn’t have told you that the…