A DVD of the Qawwali Master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan World Music Portraits: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Shanachie, 2004) This is an depth documentary about the life of the late Qawwali…
Musical Pollution: When You Stumble Upon Unwanted Music
Unwanted music has become an insidiously pervasive nuisance whenever one ventures outside the home. It is ubiquitous and yet another overbearing marketing scheme. In the…
New diva in the Malian firmament
Kokanko Sata Kokanko Sata (Honest Jons HJRCD12, Mali) For anyone like myself, a European intrigued and mesmerised by the power of the Wassoulou sound, this…
Nati Cano’s Mariachi Los Camperos Releases an Album of Concert Favorites
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – Nati Cano’s Mariachi Los Camperos has a new album on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. The title is ¡Llegaron los Camperos!…
Issa Bagayogo’s North American Tour
San Francisco (California), USA – Malian musician Issa Bagayogo will be touring the United States and Canada this summer. Bagayogo’s latest album, Tassoumakan (meaning "Voice…
An Avalanche of New Indian Classical and Folk Music Gems
Leicester, UK- British label Sense World Music has announced the release of several new recordings this summer. The label is known for its high quality…
World and Rock Showcases at Mercat de Música Viva de Vic 2005
Vic, Spain – The 17th edition of the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic (MMVV) will take place 15th – 18th September. A half hundred…
DVD Documentary Profiles Oliver Mutukudzi
Oliver Mutukudzi Shanda (Alula Records, 2004) This special edition set includes a CD with the album Shanda and a DVD with a live performance and…
Luiz Bonfa’s Historical Solo In Rio 1959 Reissued by Smithsonian Folkways
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissued a key album by bossa nova innovator and jazz guitar great Luiz Bonfa. Solo in…
Refined Music of the Yaya Diallohood
Alpha Yaya Diallo Djama (Jericho Beach Music JBM0501, 2005) Born in Guinea but presently residing in Vancouver, guitarist/singer Alpha Yaya Diallo gives his fifth album…