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…
Gregorian Celts
Various artists Celtic Twilight 7: Sacred Spirit (Hearts of Space, 2007) As the name implies, the latest installment of the popular Celtic Twilight series is…
World Music Festival Olmedo Suena 2007
The annual Olmedo Suena world music festival will take place June 16 thrugh July 7, 2007. Concerts will take place on Saturdays at 10:30 pm.…
Jazz and World Music Luminaries Join Carlos Santana on Hymns for Peace DVD
Santana Live at Montreux 2004 (Eagle Eye Media EE39144-9, 2007) True delight is what comes to mind when describing this outstanding DVD. Hymns for Peace…
Second “Cuba le canta a Serrat” CD Released
Havana, Cuba – A second volume of “Cuba le canta a Serrat” was presented at the recently concluded 2007 International Cubadisco Trade Show. The series…
The Recording Academy Expands Folk and Latin GRAMMY Categories
Santa Mónica (California), USA – Due to the increasing growth of the Latin genre, The Recording Academy in the United States has split the Best…
Ojos de Brujo North American Tour in 2007
Admired Spanish world music band Ojos de Brujo will be back in North America for a brief tour in June. The group is promoting its…
Jamming with Cubanismo
¡Cubanismo! Greetings from Havana (AIM Records AIM 1019 CD, 2007) The Bush administration’s tightening of the Cuban embargo has prevented all Cuba-based artists from touring…