Pioneering World Music Percussionist Adel Awad dies in Vancouver
Vancouver (BC), Canada – Lache Cercel and the Roma Swing Ensemble informed about the passing of Adel Awad, who died Sunday May 7, in the…
Vienna Phonogrammarchiv Launches New CD series
Vienna, Austria – A new series of field Recordings from the Phonogrammarchiv of the Austrian Academy of Sciences was launched this month.Vol. 1 is dedicated…
Hip Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant Defies Categorization and Transforms Ancient Instrument
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – She strides on stage with the energy of a rock star and pulls a soulful, electrifying power-chord from her harp. If…
Microsoft Announces Exclusive Zune Partnership With Gallo Music Group to Bring South African Music Collection to the U.S.
Redmond (Washington), USA – Bringing an important collection of world music onto the digital stage, Zune announced an exclusive partnership with South Africa’s Gallo Music…
Nigerian Afrobeat: Raw and Remixed
Lekan Babalola Songs of Icon (Mr Bongo, 2006) In recent years Afrobeat has become popular in North American, with large multiethnic jam bands inspired by…
The Guitar Travels to Persia
Lily Afshar Hemispheres (Archer Records ARR31926, 2006) On Hemispheres, virtuoso guitarist Lily Afshar combines the classical guitar tradition with Persian music and South American pieces.…
Marcio Faraco, a Melodic Descendant of Joao Gilberto
Marcio Faraco Interior (2007) Marcio Faraco’s 4th release, Invento, takes you into his studio with 11 tracks featuring acoustic guitar and percussion,along with Marcio’s fine…
Piano Giant Michel Camilo Talks About His New Release, Spirit of the Moment
Pianist Michel Camilo, whose career spans three decades, two hemispheres and a range of jazz, Flamenco and classical styles, understands the importance of living in…
WOMAD Summer School at Bath Spa University
UK – The year 2007 brings the launch of WOMAD’s first ever Summer School at Bath Spa University from 30 July – 4 August. Participants…
WOMAD Cáceres in Spain, May 2007
Cáceres, located in the dramatically beautiful region of Extremadura, will be host to a fantastic free WOMAD festival this May 9-12, featuring a wonderful line-up…