Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Kirkelig Kulturverksted Presents 30 Years\’ Fidelity
Norway – To celebrate Kirkelig Kulturverksted’s 30 year anniversary in 2004, the label put together some of the best recordings that combine artistic excellence with…
French Support for New York City\’s Globalfest
New York City, USA – The Cultural Services of the French Embassy to the U.S., the French Music Export Office, and the AFAA are sponsoring…
Deadlines for three awards offered by the Society for American Music
USA – Applications for the Irving Lowens Award for Best Book (2004), Irving Lowens Award for Best Article (2004),<br> and Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award (2004)…
Rising Soca Star, Onika Bostic, Dies at 25
Trinidad – Onika Bostic, a rising Soca star, died December 19, from massive injuries sustained in a car crash just east of the capital, Port…
Seattle organization and Zimbabwean community to raise funds for AIDs orphanage
Seattle, Washington, USA – Members of the Seattle community will join the African Americans Reach & Teach Ministry on Saturday, January 8th, 2005 at 6:00pm…
The Rhythms of Young Namibia
Various Artists A Hand-full of Namibians (Nocturne/On the Corner OTCD 970, 2004) A Hand-full of Namibians is the first compilation of artists from the current…
Musicians Join Tsunami Relief Effort
USA – American band Linkin Park has responded to the south Asian disaster by setting up a charity with the American Red Cross. The organization,…
Greek and Lebanese Ensembles Perform Together at Concert Series: Musical Traditions of the Mediterranean
Greece – On Friday, January the 7th, En Chordais Ensemble from Thessalonica and Oriental Ensemble of the National Lebanese Conservatory from Beirut will give a…
Dobro player Phil Leadbetter Finishes a New Album
Florida, USA – Phil Leadbetter, known as a master dobro player, has finished recording tracks for his latest Pinecastle release, Slide Effects. A former member…
Super Uba’s Dominican Country Music
Super Uba – Tierra Lejana (Iaso Records, 2003) Super Uba y su Conjunto is an inspired Dominican group specializing in son, although the group also…