Carla’s Vocal Artistry
Carla Hassett – Quero Saber (Paulista Records, 2006) Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name…
Koko Taylor Added to Globalquerque Festival
Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – ¡Globalquerque! announced the addition of legendary blues singer Koko Taylor to its 2007 lineup. Other additions to the lineup…
Rachid Taha’s The Definitive Collection
Rachid Taha – The Definitive Collection (Wrasse 182, 2007) Hot on the heels of Diwan 2 and no doubt released to coincide with the now…
Debashish & Subhasis Bhattacharya at the Pizza on the Park in London
London, England – Debashish & Subhasis Bhattacharya will be performing Tuesday May 29th at the Pizza on the Park in London, located at 11-13 Knightsbridge,…
Nuru Kane Tours Europe this Week
Nuru Kane (who was nominated as best newcomer in this years BBC Awards for World Music) will be playing several gigs in Europe this week…
Angelique Kidjo and Ziggy Marley Will Appear on the The Tonight Show Today
Angelique Kidjo and Ziggy Marley will appear today May 22 of 2007 on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (one of the most important…
A Portrait of Marimba Masters from Pondo Land
Amampondo Amampondo – An Image Of Africa – Live In Cape Town – Umfanekiso we Afrika (Mountain Records, 2006) This enthralling DVD by South African…
S.O.B.’s Celebrates 50 Years of Independence of Ghana
New york (NY), USA – S.O.B.’s, the home of African music in New York City, celebrates African Liberation Day and Ghana’s 50th birthday with Pat…
Uluru, Wallabies and Dreadlocks: Skatalites On the Right Track
The Skatalites have recorded a new album, On the Right Track,while in Australia. "The first night of our trip we started seeing kangaroos, or wallabies,…
Join the Bedouin Wedding
Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (ARC Music, 2007) Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy is doing an outstanding job by introducing international audiences to the rich variety…