Celtic Sounds from el Bierzo
Aira da Pedra – Arantigua (Armando Records ARD-057, 2004) The region of El Bierzo is lesser known than Galicia or Asturias, two Celtic regions in…
InFuse, the Best in Canadian Indian-Jazz Fusion
Toronto, Canada – In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Small World presents four exciting evenings showcasing the best in Canadian Indian-Jazz Fusion and Dub…
Mission Takes You on a Reggae Ride Through Time
Ever-G Mission part III (2005) Mission part III is the third album from Ever-G. The album takes you on a ride through time, with all…
A Continuum of Reggae
Gregory Isaacs – Gregory Isaacs Sings Dennis Brown (RAS Records 06076-89934-2, 2004) The Gladiators – Father and Sons (RAS Records 06076-89935-2, 2004) Various Artists –…
Charivari\’s Trip to the Holiday Lounge
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – A Trip to the Holiday Lounge, on Rounder Records, is the latest recording by Cajun band Charivari. It brings together songs…
Klezmer goes Dutch
Nikitov Amulet (Chamsa Records, 2004) Music from the Jewish Diaspora, broadly known as Klezmer, has its roots in East & West European traditional music. The…
The Rich Legacy of Cuban Music
José Conde y Ola Fresca Ay! Que Rico (Pikiki Records, 2004) Cuban American composer and multi-instrumentalists José Conde explores the rich legacy of Cuban music…
MerleFest 2005 Starts Thursday, April 28
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – Wilkes Community College will present MerleFest 2005, the 18th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late Merle…
Tribal Chants from the Dakotas
United Tribes, International Powwow Home of the Champions (Makoché MM0194D, 2004) Every year, drum groups from various American Indian nations in the Dakotas get together…
The African Xylophone Festival in New York
New York City, USA – On April 29-30, 2005, New York City will play host to the African Xylophone Festival (AXF), the first-ever American festival…