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…
Strictly Mundial 2005
Maryland, USA – Strictly Mundial 2005 will be held February 24-27 in Montréal, Québec (Canada). Folk Alliance will host the 5th edition of Strictly Mundial…
The Fifth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival Begins this Week
San Francisco, California, USA – The 2004 edition of the San Francisco World Music Festival will begin September 17 and will run until October 3, 2004.…
The Voices of Latin American Women
Various Artists Women of Latin America (Putumayo World Music, 2004) Putumayo World Music has captured the voice of Latin American women with its latest release,…
Rock \’n\’ roll Guitar String Pioneer Ernie Ball Dies at 74
Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ‘n’ roll guitar strings died on September 9. He was 74. He grew up in Santa Monica and…
The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo, Innovation and Revolution
San Francisco, California, USA – The Rough Guide To Tango Nuevo (RGNET1140CD) is one of the latest installments in the rough guide series. It showcases…