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…
Cross-cultural Sounds from Reunion Island
René Lacaille is the musical embodiment of the unique Creole culture of the Indian Ocean island of Reunion Island (La Réunion), incorporating African, Indian, Madagascan…
Danish Musicians descend on Toronto for Superdanish
Toronto, Canada – The best of Danish World Music, Folk, Jazz and Electronica will be presented in Toronto as part of Superdanish: Newfangled Danish Culture…
Koralation
Mory Kante – Sabou (Riverboat/World Music Network TUGCD 1034, 2004) N’faly Kouyate and Dunyakan – Kora Grooves from West Africa (ARC Music EUCD 1892, 2004)…
Gitane Cajun – BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Beausoleil Gitane Cajun (Vanguard Records, 2004). CD Review by Susan Budig. Gitane Cajun pulls the listener to her feet, twirling like a true hummer, swinging…
Pipeline – Dermot Hyde & Tom Hake
Dermot Hyde & Tom Hake – Pipeline (REL/R2, 2003) It may sound redundant to call a CD “musical,” but I’ll try to explain. I’m a…
Flamenco Woman, Legends and Innovators
Madrid, Spain – Boa Music will be releasing Flamenco Woman at the end of September, an intimate and authentic image of women in the flamenco…
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…