An interview with composer, arranger, producer and bass guitar player Franc O’Shea
“What will really endure for centuries is the timeless beauty that is being channeled through the artist and not how many dollars were poured into…
Ukrainian Journey of Peace and Tranquility
Roksana Barwy Absolutely Live (Wydawnictwo 21, 2006) Ukrainian singer and keyboardist, Roksana Vikaluk’s live CD Barwy is a journey of peace and tranquility. Rooted in…
Middle Eastern Reflections
These are some recent releases from the Persian, Turkish and Arabic cultures in the Middle East. Turkish Groove (PUTU248-2 CD) is a great introduction to…
The World of WOMAD Returns to Singapore for Its Ninth Year
Singapore – The music of the world in the garden city at the crossroads of the world, WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance), one…
Inner Thoughts
Rodrigo Rodriguez Inner Thoughts (2006) The latest production by Spanish composer, Rodrigo Rodriguez consists of a mix of the East and West, creating a single…
Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity, Their Star Shall Never Fade
Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity – Their Star Shall Never Fade (Magda MGD054, 2006) This double CD is a collection of rare recordings by masters of…
The Tff Rudostadt Festival Focuses on France
Paris, France – This year the German Rudostadt Festival, held between the 7th and the 8th July, has chosen France as its country theme for…
Renowned Celtic Music Fest Ortigueira ’06 Begins Today
Ortigueira (Galicia), Spain – One of Europe’s largest Celtic music festivals, Ortigueira, begins today. Ortigueira, held in northwestern Spain, presents some of the finest Celtic…
Stellamara, A Ripe Blend of the Mysteries of East and West
Stellamara The Seven Valleys (World Class – Valley Entertainment, 2006) Stellamara is an intricate web of the combined talents of Sonja Drakulich, Gari Hegedus, Susu…
The Whole Tribe Sings, Irish World Rock
There is a vibrant pop-rock group of singer-songwriters emerging from Northern Ireland called The Whole Tribe Sings because each musician lends a strong voice to…