Cesaria Evora breathes life into Rogamar with her passion
Cesaria Evora Rogamar (Lusafrica, 2006) Cape Verde’s Grammy award winning songstress Cesaria Evora has returned with her tenth CD Rogamar, (translated as “pray to the…
An Interview with Brenda Neece, Curator of the de Hen World Music Instrument Collection
World Music Central recently interviewed Dr. Brenda Neece, cellist and curator of Duke University Musical Instrument Collections, about the new world music instrument collection acquired…
Moacir Santos Wins Shell Music Award in Brazil
Moacir Santos has just been awarded the prestigious Shell Music Award for 2006 in his homeland of Brazil. The jury, which was composed of journalists…
Ben Harper and Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley Join Together for Summer Tour
New York (NY), USA – Ben Harper will be joined by Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, for one of this summer’s most festive tours. Both Sides…
Rama Bhakti Samrajyam
Author: Dr. Vasanthy K Rao The literal meaning of the term Samrajyam is ‘an empire’ and the ruler of the Samrajyam is called an emperor.…
Merdeka ‘Free West Papua’ World Music Benefit Returns in the Fall of 2006
London, England – The Dancing Turtle label in London is holding another benefit world music event in London this September, Friday 1st, at 9pm-4am at…
Andean /group mitimaes Working on New CD to Be Released in 2006
Peru – Andean group Mitimaes is working on its new recording, produced in its own studio in Arequipa. As usual, the album will feature Peruvian…
Niña Pastori’s Borrowed Jewels
Niña Pastori Joyas Prestadas (Sony BMG Norte, 2006) The princess of new flamenco, Niña Pastori, has a new recording out and, thankfully, it is also…
Ali Farka Toure’s Final Album, Savane, To Be Released July 25 in North America
New York City (New York), USA – World Circuit/Nonesuch will release Ali Farka Toure’s final album, Savane, on July 25. Ali Farka Toure was commonly…
North American Release of Toumani Diabate’s Symmetric Orchestra, Boulevard De L ‘Independence
On July 25, World Circuit/Nonesuch will release in North America the debut of Toumani Diabate‘s pan-African Symmetric Orchestra, Boulevard de l’Independance. Boulevard was released in…