Dino Sete Cordas Dies at 88
Brazil – Guitarist Horondino Jose da Silva, (a.k.a. “Dino Sete Cordas”) died of pneumonia May 27th in Rio de Janeiro. He was 88. Dino was…
Tribal Electronica Duo Mezklah Touring US south in June
Los Angeles (California), USA – Summer’s going to be a lot hotter this year in the American Southwest, as Los Angeles-based critical and fan favorites…
Havana Centro Film Streaming at Slang TV
The documentary Havana Centro is now streaming on the video web site Slang TV>. Havana Centro was shot in Cuba in early summer of 2004.…
Levi’s Sunday Jam in Bangalore
Bangalore, India- Levi’s Sunday jam is a live interactive event regularly held on the first Sunday of every month in Bangalore by Guruskool to create…
Czech Bluegrass Virtuosos in New York
New York (New York), USA – Druha Trava will be performing Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30pm at Makor. Tickets are $15/$18. Makor is located at…
A Prairie Home Companion
By Susan Budig Various Artists A Prairie Home Companion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (New Line Records, 2006) Robert Altman says in the liner notes, “Working…
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…