Bebo Valdés and the Rhythm \’Batanga\’
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Bebo Valdés is one of the most famous Cuban musicians, as well as his son Jesús "Chucho" Valdes. Day after…
David Calzado´s Music Tints Film of Cuban Atmosphere
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The music by Cuban bandleader David Calzado and his Charanga Habanera grants the perfect Cuban atmosphere for the film starring…
Hiphopping into a New Year
By Mike Fuller (Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Occasional sprinkles kept down the dust for more than a hundred dedicated rappers and fans at the…
Worldbeat Sounds by Rome\’s Immigrants
L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio (APV 001, 2004) Western Europe is becoming a land of immigrants. Italy is no exception. The outstanding…
Healing Water
Marta Gómez Cantos De Agua Dulce: Songs of the Sweet Water (Chesky Records JD281, 2004) I heard one of this disc’s songs on a global…
Drufiacc, the latest by Norwegian Band Flukt
Norway – Drufiacc, released by Norwegian label 2L, is the latest recording by Flukt. The Norwegian band combines the rhythms of blues and Nordic tunes…
Some Strings Attached
Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Strings of the English Chamber Orchestra No Boundaries (Heads Up International HUCD 3092, 2005) There are those who have come…
Rupande Shah Recorded live at the Saptak Festival in Gujarat
UK – Indian classical music singer Rupande Shah has a new album, Aanand, recorded live at Saptak Festival in Gujarat. She is accompanied by Matang…
MerleFest 2005 to Feature Instrument Contests
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – MerleFest 2005 will feature three outstanding instrument contests during the first two days of the April 28 May 1 event.…
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal
New York City, New York – Trumpet player Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal, who has played an integral part in the Buena Vista Social Club series of…