Frigg: Finnish fiddling
Frigg Frigg (NorthSide NSD6079, 2004) Sharing a name with the Nordic goddess, Frigg, this septet marries Norwegian Hardanger fiddle with Finnish folk fiddling traditions. Frigg…
Strictly Mundial Istanbul is cancelled
Istanbul, Turkey – The organizers of Strictly Mundial 2004 announced today that the conference has been cancelled. Strictly Mundial is a spin-off of the successful…
Salif Keita Returns With Remixes From Moffou
New York, USA – Known around the world as “The Golden Voice of Africa,” Salif Keita is back with Remixes from Moffou, based on his…
Of water and music
USA – Japanese scientist and the author of several books, including The Hidden Messages in Water will be touring the US in April 2004. You…
Mozambican Music Star Gito Baloi Murdered in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa – Mozambican-born composer, bassist and singer, Gito Baloi, was shot in the neck by two men who opened fire on him on…
Drum Drum’s Album now available online
Australia – Drum Drum is one of the leading Pacific Traditional/contemporary performing groups. They have extensively toured the world with performances at Chicago World Music…
Intimate Sketches
Jolie Holland Catalpa (Anti/Epitaph 6691-2) One of the most attractive sounds on the first Be Good Tanyas CD was Jolie Holland’s voice, whether providing harmonies…
Imuntzo and Beloki Explore the Sounds of Urola
San Sebastian, Spain – Imuntzo and Beloki, the renowned pair of Basque accordionists has compiled old themes composed by historic accordionists from the Urola region…
Stoked
William Eaton Ensemble Sparks and Embers (Canyon Records CR 7061, 2003) “File under new age” states the fine print on the back of this double…
2004 Annual Conference of the British Forum for Ethnomusicology
The Elphinstone Institute and the Music Research Group at the University of Aberdeen will host the 2004 Annual Conference of the British Forum for Ethnomusicology,…