Outstanding African Music Encyclopedia
Africa (Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 1) – ISBN: 0824060350 This first volume of the mammoth series (a ten-volume set) explores key themes in…
Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya; Nov 18-20, 2005
Kenya – The 2005 edition of Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya will be held November 18-20. Lamu Cultural Festival has been taking place annually since…
Wax: Ali gets his arms
This premier offering from Cameroonian-born singer, Wax, is a magnificent 14-track expression of the artist’s rich and varied cultural influences. “Ali gets his arms” the…
Magical Fire Crow
Joseph Fire Crow Red Beads (Makoché Music, 2005) On his website Joseph Fire Crow is quoted as saying, “You can teach someone how to play…
Rare U.S. Appearance by Milton Nascimento at Blue Note
New York City (New York), USA – The popular Blue note jazz club will host a week of Brazilian music when vocalist Milton Nascimento makes…
Cherish The Ladies Releases Live CD
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Celtic-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies has a new album, Woman of the House. Recorded at the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival in…
Rio in the Rough
Various Artists The Rough Guide to the Music of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro (World Music Network RGNET 1157 CD, 2005) This isn’t the first in…
Habana/Harlem Celebrates New Trends in Cuban Music
New York City (New York), USA – Aaron Davis Hall (ADH) in Harlem (New York) continues its 25th Anniversary season with the premiere of Habana/Harlem…
Contemporary Zheng Works
Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada – Two Vancouver-based artists have released contemporary recordings which focus on the Chinese zheng and other Asian zithers. Outside the Wall…
Bachata in Paris: Yoan "El Duque" Soriano Debut and premiere of Film Santo Domingo Blues
The bachata documentary Santo Domingo Blues, directed by Alex Wolfe, is in its second smash week in New York City cinemas. The film will premiere…