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…
South African Kwaito Star Lebo Mathosa Dies in Car Accident
South Africa – Popular South African singer Lebo Mathosa died in a car crash on October 23rd, after her driver lost control of her car…
Brazilian Music Recommendations for the Holidays
Singer and keyboardist Eliane Elias’ entrancing style combines Brazilian rhythms with world music, funk, electronica and pop elements. On Around the City, Elias presents some…
Reggaeton, Salsa Tribute and Juan Luis Guerra Highlights of 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Telecast
Santa Mónica (California), USA – The Latin Recording Academy announced that Shakira, Juan Luis Guerra, RBD, and Alejandro Sanz will perform on the 7th Annual…
WOMEX to Remain in Sevilla Until 2008
Sevilla, Spain – In a press conference held at the Sevilla convention center (FIBES), WOMEX organizers confirmed that Sevilla will host the world music conference…
Rogério Duprat, Brazilian MPB Pioneer Dies at 74
Rogério Duprat, a well known figure in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB), died October 27 at a hospital in Sao Paulo. Born in Rio De Janeiro…
Orquesta Yarey Releases Hot Salsa Record
Orlando (Florida), USA – Salsa band Orquesta Yarey will release its new album titled La Perfecta Combinación in early November, under the independent label Great…
Afro-Cuban Piano Master Omar Sosa Releases First Live CD
Omar Sosa has released Live à FIP, his first live, ensemble CD, featuring a Quintet comprised of bass, drums, percussion and saxophone. Recorded at Radio…
WOMAD Canarias 2006 Confirmed
UK – WOMAD Canarias will be held at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain from 10 to 12 November of 2006. The exhilarating…
Bob Schoenfeld, Founder of Reggae Label Nighthawk Records, Dies at 57
Robert Schoenfeld of Nighthawk Records passed away in his sleep at his home in St. Louis, Missouri on Monday, October 23, at the age of…
Tony Allen Back on the Beat
Tony Allen Lagos No Shaking (Honest Jon’s Records HJRCD20, 2006) Tony Allen, Africa’s finest drumset player and right hand man to Fela Kuti in the…