Rockin’ The Casbah
Rachid Taha – Tekitoi (Wrasse Records. WRASS126X, 2004) Although originating form Algeria, Rachid Taha has been adopted by France, even being described as a ‘French…
Eliseo Parra Keeps Busy with New Projects
Madrid, Spain – Spanish folk multi-instrumentalist Eliseo Parra has been keeping himself busy during the past few months, working on various projects, including his next…
La Carrau Releases New Album
Madrid, Spain – After its well received debut album, Una dotzena (Propaganda pel fet! – 2002) mestizo band La Carrau has just released an album…
Portuguese Songs at The Edge of Time in France
Next October 8, Portuguese band Modas à Margem do Tempo will be performing for the first time in France to play at the amphitheatre of…
Music Made In Spain: Moving Beyond Labels
The SGAE (Sociedad General de Autores y Editores—Spanish Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers) has issued a 6-volume, 8-CD set featuring a representative sample of…
Develop Music Industry Skills Through Music Forums
Internet forums and discussion boards have become a valuable medium for establishing an online presence, building a reputation, networking with peers, and getting feedback on…
The World As We Know It
Various Artists World 2004 (Narada / Wrasse Records Wrass 123, 2004) Charlie Gillett knows what global music listeners like, having tested the waters by showcasing…
North American Tour and US Release of Rokia Traore\’s Bowmboi
New York City, USA – Rokia Traore has a new album available in the United States. Nonesuch Records recently released Bowmboi, a recording that includes…
Precious Cargo
Darko Rundek and Cargo Orkestar Ruke (Piranha CD-PIR1894, 2004, distributed by Harmonia Mundi in the USA) Think of Cargo Orkestar as the opposite of a…
Pasajero: A Journey of Time and Memory
KVPT-TV PBS Fresno presents the premiere broadcast of Pasajero, A Journey of Time and Memory on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 8 PM Pacific Time…