Last Monterey World Music Festival
One year ago, Stellamara and Axiom of Choice closed the 7th Monterey World Music Festival with a program entitled “The Mystic Dance.” Both bands had…
Rhythm Orgy
Tino di Geraldo Tino (EMI Spain) Tino di Geraldo is one of the most talented musicians you’ve never heard of, though he is one of…
2004 International Songwriting Competition Deadline Approaching In One Week
The October 15 deadline for the third annual International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is only two weeks away. If you are an artist, songwriter or band…
Little Axe Brings Champagne & Grits
Los Angeles, California, Wisconsin, USA – Champagne & Grits is Little Axe’s debut on Real World Records. The 13-track offering is nothing short of extraordinary.…
Stephen Kent Presents Oil & Water
San Francisco, California, USA – Multi-instrumentalist and master didjeridu player Stephen Kent’s new CD, Oil & Water (Family Tree FTCD 1001), conjures up a musical…
Bang-Up Dibango
Manu Dibango The Rough Guide to Manu Dibango (World Music Network RGNET 1144 CD, 2004) For many, Cameroon’s Manu Dibango truly arrived with his massive…
Santaolalla Scores The Motorcycle Diaries with Latin American Melodies
New York City, USA – The soundtrack of The Motorcycle Diaries(eDGe/UMG Soundtracks) contains traditional Latin and contemporary melodies featuring original music composed and performed by…
Norwegian Voices
Arve Henriksen Chiaroscuro (Rune Grammofon RCD2037, 2004) Norwegian trumpeter and singer Henriksen has recorded some beautiful explorations of his two instruments, the trumpet in particular…
Malawian Artist Releases Echoes of dreams
Paris, France – Malawian singer Malia is back with her second album Echoes of dreams after Yellow Daffodils (Epic/Sony France). She is now releasing a…
The Fernando Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers in Mongolia
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA – The Fernando Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers are now the first American Indian group to perform in Mongolia and they were…