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…
The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records has released The Ultimate Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Volumes 1 and 2 (Narada/Virgin Records. After various collaborations and numerous…
The Music Institute Opens in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – A new musical institute opened its doors at Dubai Knowledge Village (KV). The Music Institute (TMI) is the first of its kind…