Peter Cole Releases Stay Alive
This album is something one would long to hear over and over again. The expression of the lyrics is accompanied by an array of instruments…
Benjamín Escoriza, the Voice of Radio Tarifa Releases Debut CD in North America
Alevanta! is the debut solo album of Granada-born vocalist and lyricist Benjamín Escoriza, one of the three core members of the famed Madrid-based Spanish band…
Reggae on the River Music Festival
Humboldt County (California), USA – The Mateel Community Center Inc., a non-profit organization and 2b1 Multimedia, Inc. together, announced the 24th annual Reggae on the…
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,…