A Rousing Revival
Hugh Masekela Revival (Heads Up International HUCD 3093, 2005) South African horn player/singer/composer Hugh Masekela hardly needs an introduction. He’s been a world music legend…
Seventh Annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announces Three New Categories
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – The Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards has announced the addition of three new categories for its seventh annual awards. New this year,…
Cuban Country Music Legend Radeúnda Lima Dies in Havana
Havana, Cuba – Radio Progreso in Havana reported the death of Radeúnda Lima, a key figure in Cuban country music (música campesina). Radeúnda Lima died…
Online Folkdance MP3 Library
The Balkan, Greek & West Asian Folkdance MP3 Library has over 130 complete, authentic folkdance recordings – free to play and download – from Albania,…
The Rough Guide To Bottleneck Blues CD
San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Bottleneck Blues (RGNET1151CD ) focuses on the timeless recordings of the original blues legends and pays…
THE Music Institute at Dubai Musica 2005
T.H.E. Music Institute (TMI) located in Dubai Knowledge Village participated in the 1st Dubai International Exhibition for Musical Instruments and Correlated Industries (Dubai Musica) held…
Historic Recording of Native American Music
Phoenix, Arizona, USA – The Blackfoot Confederacy has recorded an historic album, Setting the Record Straight – Recorded Live in Browning (Canyon Records). Together the…
Norwegian Country Music
Oslo, Norway – Syng meg heim (Sing me home, FXCD 289) is the title of Sondre Bratland’s new CD. The greatest icon in Norwegian vocal…
The Doors Drummer John Densmore Produces Persian Beat Album by Reza
Venice, California, USA – The latest production by The Doors drummer John Densmore is Ray of the Wine, an album by Persian-American musician Reza. The…
The International Arts Festival 2005, World Music in New Orleans
New Orleans, USA – The International Arts Festival (IAF) presents a stellar line up featuring: Akon, Common , Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Maxi Priest,…