Amadou and Mariam’s Best out of Three
Amadou and Mariam The Best of Amadou and Mariam: Je Pense a Toi (Circular Moves/Universal CIM 7019, 2005) Their current album, a brilliant patchwork collaboration…
Chalghi ElSaffar Ensemble in Chicago
Xauen Music presents the Chalghi ElSaffar Ensemble as part of its Arabesque Chicago concert series on Wednesday, January 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Raven Theatre’s…
Son de la Frontera, Cuban Tres Joins Flamenco Tradition
New York (New York), USA – Son de la Frontera (Sound of the Frontier), an unconventional Flamenco ensemble from southern Spain will bring its new…
Picturing the Banjo, an Exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington
Washington (D.C.), USA – Picturing the Banjo will be the first exhibition to underscore the banjo’s symbolism in American art from the eighteenth century through…
World Music Conference Babel Med Music 2006
Marseilles, France – The second edition of Babel Med Music will take place at the Dock des Suds in Marseilles (France) from 16th to 18th…
Roger Scannura Releases Noche Flamenca
Toronto, Canada – Canadian flamenco guitarist, Roger Scannura has just released his sixth disc titled ‘Noche Flamenca‘, an homage to Jerez, Spain and the improvised…
Hurricane Benefit CD from New Orleans Native & Icon Dr. John
New York (New York), USA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as the storm passed but the situation worsened, Dr. John, the New Orleans…
A Poet and Guitarist
Juan Carlos Formell Cemeteries & Desire (Narada 09463-30886-2-7, 2005) Juan Carlos Formell is a representative of Cuban trova. Unlike many of his colleagues, who live…
Creative Excellence in Our New Orleans Benefit Album
Various Artists Our New Orleans 2005, a Benefit Album (Nonesuch 79934-2, 2005) Nonesuch Records has released a benefit album with newly recorded songs featuring artists…
Higher Ground, New Orleans Benefit CD
New York (New York), USA – Higher Ground (Blue Note Records ) documents Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, a landmark…