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).…
Reggae Icon Joseph Hill, Lead Singer of Culture, Dies in Berlin
The lead singer of legendary reggae group Culture died today in Berlin. “It is with extreme sadness that I report the passing away of Joseph…
Second New York Gypsy Festival
Building on the success of the 1st New York Gypsy Festival of the last year, the 10-day joyful and passionate Fiesta Romani is returning for…
Master Rumbero Little Ray Romero Dies in Florida
Little Ray Romero passed away peacefully in Florida surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 10 p.m. A percussionists’ percussionist, this master…
Acoustic Africa CD and Tour
New York (NY), USA – Some of the African continent’s premier singer-songwriters are featured on Acoustic Africa (Putumayo PUTU254-2 CD), an unplugged collection that will…
The House of World Cultures in Berlin to Be Renovated
Berlin, Germany – With 55,000 people at sold-out concerts and well-attended exhibitions, the Copa Da Cultura festival turned out to be a great highlight in…
National Geographic Offers Podcasts to Tell World’s Stories
Washington (DC), USA – National Geographic now makes it possible for consumers to take a guided walk through the streets of Venice, experience an African…
La Peña 10th Anniversary Season Celebration at Old Town School of Folk Music
La Peña is a weekly showcase of Latin folk music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent hosted by Mateo Mulcahy, the Community…
The Ship is In: Traditional Songs from Europe and America
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Oscar Brand Pie in the Sky & Other Folk Song Satires Ewan MacColl & A. L. Lloyd Blow Boys Blow (Songs of…
Cree Round Dances Recorded Live
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – One of the most honored names in Canada, Northern Cree, presents Northern Cree & Friends, Vol. 5 – Long Winter Nights,…
Bjonko Ensemble Releases Album with Support from UNESCO
Denmark – Bjonko Ensemble, based in Copenhagen has released a CD with the patronage of UNESCO and The Danish National Commission for UNESCO. Se od…