West Nile Funk
New York City, USA – Ex-Centric Sound System has a new recording titled West Nile Funk. “The first time you stand next to the sound…
Wellstone World Music Weekend–on the horizon
In a couple of days, Wellstone World Music Day will be happening around the globe. This weekend, October 23-25, people will be celebrating with music…
Tchorba, New album by Les Yeux Noirs
Paris, France – Tchorba, Yiddish for soup, is Les Yeux Noirs’ new album recorded, co-produced and mixed by famous producer Stuart Bruce (Paco de Lucia, Al…
Celtic Singer Dan Dwyer Dies in Motorcycle Accident
Dan Dwyer, the lead singer for Southern California Celtic band The Tinker’s Own was killed in a motorcycle accident October 15. He was 58 years…
Six from Seattle, traditional music from the Emerald City
I have been enjoying traditional music from around the world for the past three years and only recently have I focused my attention on traditional…
The Guitar in Peru
Peru – Peruvian musician and researcher Octavio Santa Cruz Urquieta has published a 400 page titled La guitarra en el Perú (The Guitar in Peru).…
Speaking the Mamma Tongue, John McDowell album release
John McDowell (composer, keyboardist, percussionist) has recorded the soundtrack for the film Born Into Brothels. This documentary is a story about children of prostitutes in…
American Guitarist & Buddhist Nun Collaborate again
San Francisco, California, USA – In their Six Degrees Records debut, Steve Tibbetts and Chöying Drolma have released a new recording, called Selwa, which expands…
The Great Salsa Dominicana
Ricky González – Oasis (Rumba Jams Recordings RJ1017-2, 2004) The new album by Dominican producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Ricky González is a perfect example of…
Kista World Music Festival in Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden – The royal capital of Sweden will be hosting the Kista World Music Festival October 19-23 of 2004. Kista is a celebration…