Ojos de Brujo Releases Techarí
The increasingly popular Spanish band Ojos de Brujo has a new CD. Techari (Diquela Records, 2006) is a caló word (Spanish Gypsy language) which means…
Thandiswa, a New South African Music Idol
Popular South African singer Thandiswa has a new solo album, Zabalaza, available in North America. Originally released in South Africa on the Gallo label, it…
Echoes of Japan
Shunsuke Mizuno Slow Time (Ozella Oz007, 2005) Bassist Shunsuke Mizuno plays beautiful chamber style music that is difficult to categorize. It’s in between world music,…
Peru Negro Presents Two Shows in Chicago
Chicago (Illinois), USA – Peru Negro will perform two concerts at Chicago’s HotHouse. There will be an early family show on Sunday, March 5, at…
Brazil’s AfroReggae in London
London, England – AfroReggae, From the Favela to the World is playing at London’s Barbican Center 3 – 4 March 2006 at 19:45, at Barbican…
No Previous Reptilian Experience Necessary
Susheela Raman Music For Crocodiles (Narada 72438-63402-2-1, 2006) Susheela Raman’s prior releases Salt Rain and Love Trap (both also on Narada) rightly got considerable notice…
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Perform in Chicago with Special Guests from Peru Negro
Chicago (Illinois), USA – Congolese salsa star Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca will perform at Chicago’s HotHouse with special guests from Peru Negro. The concert…
Poncho Sánchez Concert Dedicated to the Memory of Ray Barretto
New York, USA – Poncho Sánchez celebrates his 20th year as a bandleader with his 20th release, Soul of the Conga March 2 – 5,…
Albanian Star Simaku Releases Her First US Album and Donates CDs to Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia
New York, USA – Simaku has released her new CD, Echoes From Iliria (Jehone nga Iliria), in the United States. Parashqevi Simaku is giving her…
Five 4 Tango Featuring Fareed Haque at HotHouse
Chicago (Illinois), USA – Tango ensemble Five 4 Tango featuring Fareed Haque will be performing Friday, March 3 at 9:00pm in Chicago’s HotHouse. Tickets are…