Radical roots from Galicia
Xose Manuel Budiño – Zume de Terra (Boa, 2004) Xosé Manuel Budiño is yet another young modernizing traditionalist emerging from the corners of Europe’s culturally…
New York Musicians Mourn \"Sam Taki\" of Ghana
New York City, USA – Samuel Tackie Ofori passed away over the weekend of July 31st 2004. Sam was the lead master drummer and one…
Cristina Branco Releases Sensus
Portuguese fado singer extraordinaire Cristina Branco comes out in full bloom with her new release, Sensus. With her sixth release Branco delves deep into her…
Nascente’s The Very Best of Brazil
Various Artists – The Very Best of Brazil – 2 CDs (Nascente NSCDD 2011) The problem with definitive collections is what they do not include.…
Sweet, sweet perfume
Culture Musical Club – Waridi, Scents of Zanzibar/Waridi: Parfums de Zanzibar (US: EMI import/Europe: Jahazi Media, 2004) The soul of Stone Town is captured in…
WOMEX 2004 Conferences Announced
Berlin, Germany – The names and topics of the conferences that will be helt at WOMEX 2004 have been announced. WOMEX is the largest annual…
Greek to Me
Various Artists Putumayo Presents Greece, a Musical Odyssey (PUTU 225-2 CD, 2004) Probably timed to coincide with the current Olympic games, this disc isn’t likely…
Bluegrass Legend Charlie Waller Passes Away
Orlando, Florida, USA – Around 6:30 yesterday evening Charlie Waller was found motionless in his garden by his wife. He passed away just prior to…
Neruda\’s Territories, Tribute to Pablo Neruda
Chile – Neruda’s Territories is a musical homage with rhythms and colors of traditional music of Latin-America and the magical poetry of Pablo Neruda of…
World Music Central’s Guide to New York City
New York City is the largest city in the United States and the options for visitors interested in world music are numerous. To set things…