An Interview with Albert Kuvezin of Yat-Kha
Albert Kuvezin is the leader of Tuvan group Yat-Kha. The Central Asian band has taken Tuvan folk music to uncharted territories, crossing musical boundaries.…
Renowned Indian Shehnai Virtuoso Bismillah Khan Dies at 91
– Bismillah Khan, a renowned performer of the Indian shehnai died in Benares on August 21st of a heart attack. He was 91. The Indian…
Oliver Mtukudzi Performance in September at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents African Pop Giant Oliver Mtukudzi for four nights September 7-10. Band members include: Oliver Mtukudzi (vocals),…
Kalavant Center’s Concert Unites Different Cultures Performing Indian Music
Author: Jodi Hewat The Kalavant Center should be commended for presenting an entertaining concert on May 20th much enjoyed by the large and diverse crowd…
¡Globalquerque! World Music Festival Program Announced
Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – ¡Globalquerque! is New Mexico’s 2nd annual celebration of world music and culture. This year’s edition will be held September 23…
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…