Irish Musician Joe Shannon Dies at 88
Joe Shannon a legendary Irish musician, National Heritage fellow and mentor to countless musicians in Chicago’s fertile Irish music scene died December 26 at the…
The Origin of Albanian Folk Iso-polyphony
Contributed by Prof. Dr. Vasil S. Tole “On the Albanian folk Iso-Polyphony” – Introduction It is commonly known that other art genres such as…
Ethereal Memories of Brazil
Emily Burridge Footsteps in the Sand (WHWMCD 02, 2004) Footsteps in the Sand is the second CD release by British cellist, singer and producer Emily…
The Albanian Intangible Heritage CD
Albania – Albanian intangible heritage in CD (text + 2 cd, iso-polyphony and monody) in now available. The set was prepared by Prof. Dr. Vasil…
Discópolis 5000 World Music Compilation
Madrid, Spain – Discópolis 5000 is a new world music compilation produced by Spanish National Radio (Radio 3 – RNE) producer José Miguel López.…
Canadian World Music Band Raises Funds to Participate at the Festival in the Desert
Canada – Canadian world music ensemble Galitcha will be traveling to Mali on January 2nd, 2005. They will arrive in Essakane, 65 km north of…
Rosa Passos Joins Superstar Tribute to Paquito D’Rivera at Carnegie Hall
New York City, USA – Brazil’s Rosa Passos has joined the stellar lineup for the Fujitsu Jazz Festival’s tribute to Paquito D’Rivera at New York’s…
Abruzzi Beats
Nuova Agricola Associazione Dall’ Alente a lu Serepenne (self release four song EP CD, 2004) ‘Shta vite gne nu Teatrine (self release four song EP…
John Lee Hooker, Jr. Wraps Up 2004 With Grammy, W.C. Handy Nominations
(PR Web) – Blues singer John Lee Hooker, Jr. returned from his European tour this week to enjoy the holidays with family in Northern California,…
Kari Iveland’s Impressions of Madagascar
Norway – Kari Iveland has a new recording, Avtrykk (Impressions), featuring her band playing with choirs and musicians from Madagascar. After releasing the Vektbs (Weightless)…