An interview with composer and percussionist Ravish Momin
JazzWorldQuest.com : What do you think about a trend to a so called global cultural hybridization , or maybe to a meltdown of musical styles…
Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar New CD & Bonus soccer Song Online
Berlin, Germany – Before Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar hit the road with their new CD (Germany/France/Austria/Serbia/Montenegro), they had a great record release concert at…
Intersound Records to Release a World Music Album to Benefit Refugees
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – via PRNewswire – Intersound Records, in conjunction with Crazy Baby Records, has announced the August 22, 2006 release of the world…
Live and Give
Amparanoia La Vida Te Da (Wrasse Records, WRASS 171, 2006) There’s an interesting disclaimer in the liner notes of this album. “All tracks were recorded…
Composition and Orchestration by Efren Lopez at Musical Workshop Labyrinth
Musical Workshop Labyrinth will be offering a Composition and Orchestration seminar by Spanish musician Efrén López. The seminar will be held at Musical Workshop Labyrinth…
Double Dose of Half an Island
The Rough Guide to Merengue (World Music Network RGNET 1171 CD, 2006) The Rough Guide to Bachata (World Music Network RGNET 1164 CD, 2006) My…
Celebrated Keyboardist and Songwriter Billy Preston Dies at 59
Keyboardist, singer-songwriter and legendary sideman Billy Preston, died today of kidney failure and other complications. He died at Shea Scottsdale Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona where…
Pianist Hilton Ruiz Dies in New Orleans
New York (NY), USA – Famed Puerto Rican/New York composer, pianist and Jazz musician Hilton Ruiz passed away this morning at 3:51 a.m. at the…
Six Degres Releases First Lenine Album in USA
San Francisco (California), USA – The music of one of Brazil’s biggest stars, Lenine, will be available in the United States in July 2006 through…
North Mississippi Hill Country Blues Festival
The local of sounds of North Mississippi blues traditions will be celebrated at the first annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, Mississippi,…