Former Brulé Drummer “Eagle” to Join Arvel Bird’s Band
For the last few months, there has been much speculation on changes in Arvel Bird’s band. Decisions and commitments have now been made and the…
Cheikh Lô, Senegalese Roots Meets Brazil
Cheikh Lô Lamp Fall (World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2006) Musician and songwriter Cheikh Lô has become of the most attractive figures in West African music. On his…
Native Women’s pow wow group Feather River Singers nominated for a Native American Music Award
Live Oak (California), USA – Feather River Singers, a Native Women’s pow wow group from Northern California has been nominated for a Native American Music…
Nelly Furtado Adds Reggaetón to Her New Album
Nelly Furtado’s new album, Loose , combines numerous elements of her background – her Portuguese roots and appreciation for Latin music, her pop stardom, and…
Rockin’ Shamizen
The Yoshida Brothers – III (Domo Records, 2006) The Yoshida Brothers are back with an album where they keep pushing the limits of the venerable…
The 9th Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival
The 9th Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival will be held Saturday, July 8th, & Sunday, July 9th, from noon – 9:30pm in Welles Park…
David Strikes Back at the Empire
David Rovics Return (Ever Reviled Records, 0005, 2003) Now that Neil Young and other famous names are jumping on the anti-Bush bandwagon, it is important…
Canadian Musicians Perform in HIV/AIDS Education Program: slated to reach 20,000 Canadian youth
Ottawa, Canada – Canadian non-profit organization The 411 Initiative For Change (411), working with The Canadian Coalition on HIV/AIDS And Youth In Africa (CARE Canada,…
Jamaican Legend Desmond Dekker Dies at 64
Jamaica – Desmond Dekker, the singer who became popular worldwide with the hit songs “The Israelites” and “Intensified” died May 25 in the morning. He…
Chinese Kosher
Metropolis Shanghai: Showboat to China (Winter and Winter 910 111-2, 2005) Zuflucht in Shanghai: The Port of Last Resort – A Film by Joan Grossman…