The Rough Guide to Boogaloo
A Master of World Jazz
Omar Sosa Mulatos (Otá Records Ota1014, 2004) Cuban multi-instrumentalist and composer Omar Sosa is one of the most creative musicians in the world jazz scene.…
Explosive New York Bhangra
Bikram Singh Exclusives (Anamika Records, 2005) Even though most of the best bhangra comes from the UK, there is a growing number of US-based artists…
World and Roots Festival FloydFest IV Is Confirmed for July 2005
Floyd, Virginia – For a fourth year in a row, July 29-31 of 2005, performers from all over the World, and music lovers from all…
A Time to Dance
Maria de Barros – Dança Ma Mi (Dance With Me) (Narada 70876-19198-2-0, 2005) Cesaria Evora remains the most recognizable name in Cape Verdean music, though…
Orchestra Baobab Back in Chicago at HotHouse
Chicago Illinois, USA – Senegal’s seminal band Orchestra Baobab will be back at HotHouse on Friday night, March 25, for 2 spectacular shows. The shows…
Mauritania’s Malouma Presents Free African Rhythms & Arabic Lyrics Workshop in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, USA – Malouma is touring the United States of America and she will present a workshop at the Berklee College of Music in…
Dobro Whiz Phil Leadbetter Releases Second Solo Album
Orlando, Florida, USA – Renowned dobro player, Phil Leadbetter, releases his new album, Slide Effects, today with Pinecastle Records. Phil Leadbetter is a current member…
Travels In Lusomania
Toronto, Canada – Nuno Cristo will present a musical extravaganza dedicated to the music of the Portuguese diaspora with bagpipes and Brazilian drums, Portuguese guitar…
Mulatta World Sesions, Manding Jamming
Mandeng Eletrik Mulatta World Sesions Vol. 1 (Mulatta Records MW001) Mulatta World Sesions Vol. 1 is the result of a fabulous jam that took place…