Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Milton Nascimento’s Pieta
New York City (New York), USA – Pieta is Milton Nascimento’s new album, now available in the US market. The legendary Grammy Award winning Brazilian…
Catalan Cobla Made in The Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – The world-famous Llibre Vermell has a new version, recorded by Cobla La Principal d’Amsterdam. It is the only cobla in the…
The New Fadistas
Ana Moura – Guarda-Me a Vida Na Mao (Universal Music Portugal, 2003/World Village, 2004) Fado music has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years.…
Celtic Flamencos
Marcos Teira Punta de Cabío (Xingra, 2002) Most flamenco guitar albums come either from Andalusia (southern Spain), the large Flamenco enclave in Madrid or the…
Blackstone Live at Twenty-Nine Palms
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Back in the Day-Live at Twenty-Nine Palms (Canyon Records CR-6373) is the tenth recording from Blackstone. Blackstone, of the Cree nation…
Uncompromising Flamenco Billy
New York City (New York), USA – Martires del Compas’ latest release, Sin Papeles/No Papers, sees the Seville-based band returning to its roots, while further…
Cree Love Songs from the Northern Plains
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Our Love Will Never Die, the latest recording from Randy Wood of the Cree people of Canada, weaves intimate vocals over…
First WOMEX 2005 Showcases Confirmed
Berlin, Germany – The WOMEX organizers have confirmed some of the artists that will be performing at the annual conference. Performing at a WOMEX showcase…
The Castle Festival in New York: Welcoming the World for 150 Years
New York City (New York), USA – Battery Conservancy & World Music Institute hosts a free music festival to mark the 150th Anniversary of the…
Romanies to sue disco club guards
Czech Republic (News source: Romea) – Romany monthly Romano Vodi as well as a Romany young couple, David Tiser and Renata, plan to file a…