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…
The Passing of a Highlife Giant, Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
Nigeria – The Family of Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, Officer of The Niger, Ezeafulukwe of Atani, announced the passing of the renowned Highlife musician. He…
Wake the Town
Kobo Town Independence (Kobo 001, 2006) I sought out this CD on a whim, having read a positive review elsewhere. I expected it to at…
2007 Clearwater Festival Connects Communities to the Hudson River
Poughkeepsie (New York), USA – The 2007 Clearwater Music and Environmental Festival – The Great Hudson River Revival, returns to the banks of the Hudson…
Les Boukakes Prepare a Summer Tour
Paris, France – The multicultural band Les Boukakes put on their game faces as they get ready for their world tour to take place this…
Early Yorubaland Recordings Resurface
Various Artists Awon Ojise Olorun, Popular Music in Yorubaland 1931-1952 (Savannahphone AFCD 010, 2006) This fascinating CD was extracted from the British Library archives. Awon…
2007 Seminars at the Musical Workshop Labyrinth, Crete, Greece
Greece – Musical Workshop Labyrinth presents the 2007 seminars program. With 28 seminars and master classes taught by musicians from several musical traditions, Labyrinth maintains…
Exploring Jazz and Moroccan Roots
Malika Zarra – On the Ebony Road (independent, 2006) North African music continues to venture into new forms. Moroccan jazz singer Malika Zarra mixes Moroccan…
Morocco’s Acclaimed Fez Festival of World Sacred Music Announces 2007 Program
New York, USA – Now in its 13th year, the he extraordinary Fès Festival of World Sacred Music brings together celebrated artists from Muslim, Jewish,…
Zephyr in the Confetti Factory
The highly anticipated duo album of violinist, Jamie Laval, and mandolinist/cellist, Ashley Broder, is now available to the public. Here’s what they have to say…
Brazilian Beauties, Musical Marvels
Bebel Gilberto – Momento (Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees 657036 1133-2, 2007) CeU – CéU (Urban Jungle Records/Six Degrees 657036 1129-2, 2006) No one needs to bring sexy…