World Music Profiles: Dan Storper
Dan Storper is the founder of Putumayo World Music, a record label specialized in world music compilations. Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to…
“A Journey to China” Chinese Youth Arts Festival
“A Journey to China” Chinese Youth Arts Festival will be held May 28, 2006, at Fort Mason Center’s Cowell Theater. The Cowell Theater is located…
Occitan Beats, Tarantella Power and Beyond
Lesser known than the music of powerhouse countries like Ireland, the UK and Spain, Italy is, nevertheless, a land of rich musical traditions. These are…
Dick Gaughan Releases Lucky for Some
British folk legend Dick Gaughan has a new recording available on the Greentrax label. Lucky for Some (CDTRAX 290) consists of seven of Dick’s own…
Mariza & Sara Tavares Globos de Ouro Nominees
Portugal – Both Mariza and Sara Tavares are nominated for Globos de Ouro, the top Portuguese music awards in the Category Best Artist for their…
A Concert of Shared Multi-Cultures: Akin Euba, His Circle, and Beyond
Akin Euba, His Circle, and Beyond Thursday, April 27, 2006 Milbank Memorial Chapel, Teachers College, Columbia University New York City Reviewed by Richard Donald Smith,…
Sangam, Confluence of Musical Spirits
Sangam (ECM B0006160-02) is the first release from Charles Lloyd’s new trio with Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland, the gifted drummer from…
Divine Madness
Sussan Deyhim Madman of God (Crammed Discs craw 22, 2006) The Sufi are a minority sect in the Muslim world, their belief in music and…
New album ALKIMIA by Franc O’Shea
Franc O’Shea Alkimia (Azulah AZFO 001, 2006) Alkimia is a finely honed collection of compositions. Featuring the writing talents of Franc O’Shea, it reveals a…
Compass Records Acquires Physical Sales Rights to Green Linnet Records From Digital Music Group
Compass Records announces that it has purchased the physical distribution rights to the Green Linnet Records catalog and its affiliated world music label, Xenophile, from…