Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
The fifth Annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival
The fifth edition of the annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival will feature Aterciopelados, The Pinker Tones, CeU, Fela Kuti film, Salif Keita, Chambao, and Martirio. The…
A Luring Guide to Africa and the Middle East
The Rough Guide to World Music: Africa and Middle East (Volume 1 of 3) Compiled and edited by Simon Broughton, Mark Ellingham and Jon Lusk…
A Shot of the Hard Stuff
Various Artists The Rough Guide to Salsa Dura NYC (World Music Network RGNET1177CD, 2007) Not a lot of background information is necessary when reviewing a…
Suzanna Lubrano Kicks Off Her U.S. Tour at the Legendary S.O.B.’S
New York, USA – Cape Verdean Zouk songstress, Suzanna Lubrano will launch her U.S. tour on Sunday, March 11th at the legendary S.O.B.’s (Sounds of…
Where Fado is at and Where it’s Been
Mariza Concerto Em Lisboa (World Connection/Times Square Records, TSQCD9060, 2007) Mozambique-born and Portugal-raised, Mariza has become arguably the most popular fado singer on the planet.…
A Timbuktu Funk Affair: A Benefit Event
San Francisco (California), USA – The Marin-based Global Education and Action Network (GLEAN) and The Timbuktu Music Project will hold their annual fundraiser concert March…
Making Memories African Style
Les Ballets Africains in Mandinka Memories (Irvine Barclay Theatre, February 20, 2007) To be able to tell a story through dance is a marvelous thing,…
Habana Blues Major Hit at Latin American Film Festival
Los Angeles (California), USA – Goldmark Industries, Inc. announced that its recent screening of award winner, Habana Blues, was a major success at the exclusive…
Rockin’ Spanish Celts
Tejedor – Musica Na Maleta (Aris Música, 2006) Alann Bique – Alann Bique (Duradisc, 2006) Tejedor is an excellent Celtic band from Asturias in northern…
Musically Gifted Offspring Honor Their Fathers
Various Artists A Song for My Father (Target/180 Music, 2007) The theme album A Song for My Father is part of an appealing new series…