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…
Rachid Taha and Khaled Fest of Re-issues
With impeccable timing, Wrasse Records, who certainly knows how to pick ‘em, has unleashed a veritable Rachid Taha and Khaled fest of re-issues, amply satisfying…
Sacred Music Festival Features 9 World Premieres, Dave Brubeck Work, Intercultural Concert
New York (NY), USA – A gutsy music festival featuring premieres of nine bold works from Eastern and Western religious traditions, a rarely performed spiritual…
Sara Tavares’ Balancê Reaches Gold Sales in Portugal
World Connection announced today that Sara Tavares reached gold in Portugal with the album Balancê. “Sara made a fantastic come back after years of silence…
Camael Presents Moravian Folk Renovations
Camael (MG Indies Records) is the title of the new album by the group that bears the same name. The music association Camael (named after…
“Spirit of Fès” Tour Brings World’s Famed Sacred Music Festival to U.S.
The Spirit of Fès tour has its roots in Morocco’s world-acclaimed annual Fès Festival of World Sacred Music and its companion event, the Fès Forum.…
2006 International Songwriting Competition Deadline Quickly Approaching
Nashville (TN), USA – The deadline for the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is quickly approaching. Entries must be postmarked on or before October 16, 2006.…
Let’s Share Cultures Festival – Budapest
The festival Let’s Share Cultures in Budapest intends to bring together two different cultures at the same time, in the same space. It aims at…
Dora’s World Adventure CD in Stores and Online Today
Nick Records and Sony BMG’s Strategic Marketing Group have released the CD, Dora’s World Adventure. With fourteen upbeat tracks from around the globe, the CD…
Urban Sounds of Nigeria, Fununa, Koras and Afrobeat
Lagos Stori Plenti is a compilation that showcases the new urban musical talent in Nigeria. The styles range from hip hop to reggae, dancehall and…
Renowned Piedmont Blues Guitarist Etta Baker Dies at 93
Etta Baker, a leading Piedmont blues guitarist, died Saturday, September 23rd. She was 93. Baker passed away in Fairfax, Virginia, while visiting a daughter who…