The 2005 World Festival of Sacred Music in Los Angeles
Los Angeles (California), USA – The 2005 World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles begins on Sept 17th with the Sacred World Benefit Concert at University…
Kalahari, A Bushmen Benefit in London
London, England – After a successful summer in the festival fields, the Synergy Community is returning to London to host another series of conscious gatherings.…
New Orleans Musician Fund Established by Music Maker Relief Foundation
Hillsborough (North Carolina), USA – A full week post-Katrina, Little Freddie King’s name finally posted on the Red Cross Survivor’s List. The 65-year-old blues musician,…
Fado Star Ana Moura and Alkinoos Ioannidis in a Double Bill in Chicago
Chicago (Illinois), USA – Fado star Ana Moura (Portugal) and Alkinoos Ioannidis (Cyprus /Greece) perform Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Both double-bill concerts are…
Sounds of the Sacred, Songs of the Earth Festival
Los Angeles (California), USA – The Sounds of the Sacred, Songs of the Earth Festival & Sunset Concert will be held Sunday, September 18, 2005…
Talkin’ Balkan
Various Artists Rough Guide to the Music of Balkan Gypsies (World Music Network RGNET 1159 CD, 2005) I love albums that get right to the…
Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle Together on You’ve Stolen My Heart
New York City (New York), USA – Kronos Quartet pays tribute to Burman, Bollywood films’ foremost composer. His wife, the legendary Asha Bhosle, sings on…
Carter Family Tribute at Library of Congress Auditorium
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress presents: Carter Family Tribute — Old Time Country Music from…
Milton Nascimento’s Pietá
Milton Nascimento Pietá (Savoy Jazz, 2005) Now available in the US, Milton Nascimento’s latest CD, Pietá, should delight his numerous fans. The album is dedicated…
Peter Ulrich Recalls Early Days of Dead Can Dance
New York City (New York), USA – Coinciding with the new North American tour of Dean Can Dance, multi-instrumentalist and singer Peter Ulrich talks about…