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 Well-Mixed Drink
Pink Martini Hang on Little Tomato (Heinz Records HNZOO2, 2004) You could call them a globally-influenced pop band, a world music ensemble with a taste…
Kid Stuff?
The Rough Guide to African Music for Children (World Music Network RGNET 1166 CD, 2005) The Rough Guide to Latin Music for Children (World Music…
Gangbè Brass Band in Seattle
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Gangbè Brass Band The Triple Door Seattle, Washington Earshot Jazz Festival November 5, 2005 (early show) It’s the rainy season in Seattle…
Santana’s All That I Am Enters the Billboard Charts at #2, the Top Artist Entry
New York, USA /PRNewswire/ – Santana‘s All That I Am (Arista Records) is the #1 artist album today with its entry at #2 (to the…
An All-Star Line-up Set to Perform at the Barbados Jazz Festival 2006
Bridgetown, Barbados – A dazzling line-up of international performers, including the sensational Cuban Jazz All-Stars and musician Jill Scott, make the Thirteenth Annual Barbados Jazz…
Sierra Maestra Founder José Antonio Rodríguez Dies at 52
Cuban artist José Antonio Rodríguez [not to be confused with the Spanish Flamenco guitarist with the same name] died on Sunday night, November 6th, 2005,…
Beyond Celtic and Back
Afro Celt Sound System – Anatomic (Real World 094633180024, 2005) Various Artists – Celtic Crossroads (Putumayo PUT 243-2, 2005) Rosheen – Musique Celtique (Compass Records…
Chicago Afrobeat Project to Celebrate Debut Album with Two Performances at Martyrs’ Live in Chicago
Chicago (Illinois), USA – Chicago Afrobeat Project will celebrate the release of the band’s first studio recording on November 12, 2005 with two shows at…
Alston Koch talks to Australian PM on Lanka’s Tsunami victims at MCG fundraiser
Author: Dirk Tissera 19-01-2005 Toronto, Canada – Alston Koch needs no introduction to the world of music. Having captivated audiences and dignitaries from around the…
Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar Performs Traditional Indian Music At Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Wednesday, November 9 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents a free concert by Indian musician Ustad…