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…
Celtic All Over
Various Artists The Rough Guide to Celtic Music (World Music Network 1155 CD, 2005) Most folks know by now that “Celtic” and “Irish” are not…
Chase Latino Cultural Festival 2005, the Diversity of Latino Arts
New York (New York), USA – The JPMorgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival is one of the most diverse Latino arts events in America. Now in…
Flamenco Star Involved in Spanish Trial of the Year
Seville, Spain – Flamenco fans, the tabloid media and the general public are preparing for Spain’s “Trial of the Year.” Flamenco dance sensation, Farruquito, is…
Chico Performances Presents Its New Season
Chico (California), USA – Chico Performances, the arts series presented by California State University at Chico has announced its programming for the new season: August…
The Doctor of Rhythmology is in
Kofi Ayivor Rhythmology (Otrabanda Records OTB 06, 2004) Devotees of percussion-drenched African grooves who listen to this CD will probably wind up feeling just as…
World Music Icon Khaled Launches His North American Tour
Los Angeles (California), USA – Algerian musician Khaled, one of the greatest singers in North Africa and the Middle East has just released a new…
Earthdance Officially Holds the Guinness Book of World Records’ Title for Largest Drum Ensemble
San Francisco (California), USA – Earthdance: The Global Festival For Peace with conductor Mickey Hart officially holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for…
Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles Dies at 64
Author: Mark Gorney Spanish Town, Jamaica – Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles died June 30th in Spanish Town at the age of 64. He…
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 1st Annual World Music and Culture Celebration
Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – Three members of the western U.S. world music community have joined forces with the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the…
Africa Calling, World Music Artists in Support of Live 8
Cornwall, UK – The Eden Project is staging a major world music concert in Cornwall (UK) on the 2nd of July under the banner of…