Early Music Branches Out
Rolf Lislevand Nuove musiche (ECM/Universal Classics, 2006) Rolf Lislevand’s Nuove musiche (music of 17th century Italy adapted and arranged by Lislevand), grabs listeners from the…
Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
Seattle (Washington), USA – Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band will be performing four nights at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. Band members include Poncho Sánchez (Congas), George…
"Jasmine" By pianist Wajdi Cherif (A bridge between two worlds…)
Jasmine – A bridge between two worlds… By Wajdi Cherif. Released on March 2, 2006 by Wech Records (France) Jasmine is the culmination of a…
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force on Tour Down Under
Paris, France – In town for the Byron Bay East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival (April 8-9) the legendary Femi Kuti and his dangerously…
World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego
San Diego (California), USA – A new world music series will be taking place in San Diego this spring. It is known as the World…
2006 seminars at Musical Workshop Labyrinth, Crete, Greece
Greece – Musical Workshop Labyrinth presents the 2006 seminars program. With more than 20 seminars and master classes taught by musicians from several musical traditions,…
Brazilian Concerts by Claudia Villela and Santos Neto Trio in New York
New York (New York), USA – Two Brazilian acts Brazilian will be performing at Makor in New York City this week. Jazz vocalist Claudia Villela…
World Music Fundraiser Festival Merdeka Begins April 7th in Support of West Papua
The Dancing Turtle label in London will be holding a large world music event, Merdeka, in London, April 7th, 9 pm to 4 am. Merdeka…
Jamming a la cubana
Chaguito y Sus Timberos Descarga Pi-Mozambi-Son (Boogaloo Productions BP009, 2005) The musicians who participate in this video show how well Cubans can jam. Descarga means…
Pierre Bensusan’s World Jazz in New York
New York (New York), USA – Algerian/French guitarist Pierre Bensusan will be performing at Makor on Tuesday, April 4th at 9:30pm. Tickets are $18. Makor…