Omar Sosa Quartet in New York City, Featuring Mino Cinelu
New York, USA – The pianist Omar Sosa received three standing ovations during the opening weekend of Zankel Hall and he’ll surely reap more New…
Putumayo’s Acoustic Brazil
“If Márcio Faraco lived in Brazil he would probably be very famous,” says Putumayo producer Jacob Edgar, who with Putumayo founder Dan Storper compiled the…
Ojos de Brujo Bari Remixes
Los Angeles, California, USA – The turntable wizardry of Spanish group Ojos de Brujo takes center stage with the U.S. release of Remixes From Bari,…
Bruce Rouse, Rouse House Concerts, Dies in Texas
Bruce Rouse, co-founder of Rouse House Concerts, and a former Folk Alliance board member died unexpectedly on February 26, 2005. News of Bruce’s death reached…
Nuklearte, World Music with an Environmentalist Attitude
Italy – The latest album by Nuklearte La via della sete (CNI Music, 2004) came out three years after Tale Tale. The Sicilian group, was…
Sree Sanmukhananda Sangeetha sabha Festival, Delhi
The third day music and dance festival of Sri shanmukhananda Sangeetha sabha featured Ragam Sisters and Priya Sisters at Andhra Bhawan. Ragam Sisters commenced their…
Sheva Musician, Mosh Ben Ari, Presents New Album
Israel – Mosh Ben Ari, an Israeli songwriter, musician and composer, has a new album, Path (Derech). This is Mosh Ben Art’s follow up to…
Camaxe
The first album by Camaxe, Imaxes, is out now. The roots of Camaxe come from the Galician tradition, which band leader Miguel Allo has been…
Tubapalooza! Brass World Music in New York City
New York City, USA – A tuba band fest will be taking place in New York City on Friday, March 4. Named Tubapalooza, the gathering…
Masters of Persian Music Begin High Profile U.S. tour
New York City, USA – Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Hossein Alizadeh and Kayhan Kalhor debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Lincoln Center, and Kennedy Center. Coinciding…