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…
Berklee and La Casa de La Cultura Team-Up for Music Series Honoring Tito Puente
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – Berklee College of Music and La Casa de La Cultura/Center for Latino Arts have teamed up to present the Tito Puente…
Tri Muzike, The Sounds of the Northeastern Mediterranean
Tri Muzike Un vegh pes marii (Felmay, 2004) Tri Muzike is a talented Italian ensemble comprised of virtuoso musicians who have researched the sounds of…
WOMEX 2005 Conferences Announced
Berlin, Germany – The WOMEX organization has announced the list of conferences that will take place at the 2005 meeting. The Worldwide Music Expo >WOMEX…
Argentinean Independence Day to be celebrated with Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Orchestra
New York City (New York), USA – Argentinean Independence Day will be celebrated in New York with Hector Del Curto’s renowned Eternal Tango Orchestra. The…
Romano Drom’s Founder Antal Kovács Dies in Hungary
Hungary – Antal Kovács, the cofounder and lead vocalist of Hungarian Gypsy band Romano Drom is reported to have died suddenly on July 6th. A…
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Releases Mexican Sones Huastecos
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released El Ave de Mi Soñar: Mexican Sones Huastecos by the trio Los Camperos de…