Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
A Wave of Celtic Music CDs for Saint Patrick’s 2006
Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17) has become a key holiday for Celtic music. Many record labels, especially in the United States, use the celebration…
Rich Heritage of Central Asia
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Tengir-Too Aga Khan Music Initiative Presents Tengir-Too (Central Asia), Mountain Music of Kyrgyzstan (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2006) The traditional folk archival label,…
Malian Guitar Legend Ali Farka Toure Dies at 67
Bamako, Mali – Ali Farka Toure, an innovator of Malian music died today, in Bamako, the capital of Mali. He had been suffering from…
Rough Guides to Tanzania and Flamenco Nuevo
San Francisco (California), USA – World Music Network will be releasing two new Rough Guide albums in North America on 14 March 2006: The Rough…
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Will Perform at University of Arizona in Tucson
Tucson (Arizona), USA – The Spanish Harlem Orchestra brings their 13-piece salsa supergroup to Centennial Hall on Tuesday, March 14th. This is their first Arizona…
Dr. John Will Perform at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
Seattle, USA – The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley will present legendary blues man Dr. John for six nights, March 14 -19, 2006.…
Behind the Songs: Julia Sarr Talks about Select Songs from Set Luna
Senegalese singer talks about her collaboration with French guitarist Patrick Larose on the album Set Luna. Namana (track 1) Namana means nostalgia. This song is…
Set Luna: Senegalese Music Meets Flamenco
Senegalese-French singer Julia Sarr and French flamenco-inspired guitarist Patrice Larose have released a collaborative album, Set Luna. The CD was released in the United States…
Karsh Kale Releases Broken English
San Francisco (California), USA – On Broken English, London born and New York raised Karsh Kale balances his Indian heritage with rock ‘n’ roll, hip…
North Sea Jazz Comes to Nairobi
Author: Kimani wa Wanjiru The countdown to what will probably be the most momentous gathering for jazz music creators and connoisseurs in East and Central…