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).…
Old and New Sounds from Ancient Mediterranean Islands
Various Artists Illes Balears del Folk al Pop (Blau CD400, 2004) This compilation by Mallorca-based Produccions Blau features music by artists from the Balearic Islands…
Celtic Connections Continues with Americana and Celtic Sounds
Glasgow, Scotland – Tuesday’s concerts at Celtic Connections feature a strong presence of American artists, representing country, bluegrass, Irish American and alternative bluegrass, as well…
Party Until You Are Beyond Rationality, An Interview with Klezmer Musician Frank London
Klezmer musician Frank London has a new recording with one of his numerous musical projects, Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars. Carnival Conspiracy: In the…
Abdel Wright – A Different Take on Jamaican Musicians
Abdel Wright Abdel Wright (Weapons of Mass Entertainment/Interscope Records – B0001931-02, 2005) The first thing you will probably notice about this CD is his music…
Legends and Newcomers at Celtic Connections Festival Monday January 16th
Glasgow, Scotland – The Monday line-up of the Celtic Connections Festival includes a special program called Scottish Men, featuring legendary musicians together with new talents.…
Lesley Riddoch on Celtic Music Radio
Glasgow, Scotland – Feisty broadcaster Lesley Riddoch is back with a live phone-in at 12noon – on pioneering community station Celtic Music Radio. The former…
Mercan Dede , The Visual DJ
Interviewing Mercan Dede is a dream ~ quite simply, you don’t interview Mercan Dede, you sit with him eating mezze and drinking tea in a…
Celtic and World Sounds at Celtic Connections 2006 on Sunday, January 15
Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections continues on Sunday with Celtic sounds, world music and more. Sunday 15 January 2005 01.00pm New Voices – Martin Green…
Celtic Connections 2006 Announces New Concerts and Special Guests
Glasgow, Scotland – Irish singer Mary Black has been confirmed as one of Altan‘s ‘special guests’ helping the band to celebrate 21 years of playing…
The National Veena Festival at the India International Centre
Author: Manjari Sinha An embodiment of auspiciousness and prosperity, veena represents the cultural ethos of India. This oldest Indian instrument adorning the hands of Goddess…