Carrying the Fado Torch
Various Artists Fado: Exquisite Passion (Narada World, 2003) Narada World presents this 13-track compilation of four female Fado singers: Amália Rodrigues and three of her…
World Music Central’s guide to Essaouira
Essaouira [pronounced Essa-weera], formerly known as Mogador, is in the Southern portion of Morocco, along the coast. Famous for the fact that Jimi Hendrix lived…
Tempest Summer Tour, 2004
USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour this summer. The band recently released a 3 CD boxed set. It is a comprehensive…
South African bass icon Sipho Gumede dies
South African bass guitarist and composer Sipho Gumede died on Monday, July 26, at the Parklands Hospital in Durban, reportedly of lung cancer. Gumede was…
Sergio Mendes, The Swinger from Brazil.
Sergio Mendes The Swinger from Rio – Favourites (Wrasse Records Wrass114) If people have heard only two Brazilian songs they are likely to be ‘The…
Key Chapters From the Reggae History Book
Third World – 96 Degrees in the Shade (Hip-O Select/Island B0002400-02, 2004) The Upsetters – Super Ape (Hip-O Select/Island B0002430-02, 2004) Max Romeo & the…
The Batá Drums
By Mark Corrales, LAFI The clave beat, which lies at the heart of not only Latin music but also so much popular music around the…
Carlos Santana Records Charity CD
Thousand Oaks, California, USA – To celebrate his birthday, July 20th, guitarist Carlos Santana has been selling his new album exclusively at all 300 Baja…
Johnny Clegg Live DVD
New York, USA – Eagle Rock Entertainment has released Live! And More, the first live DVD of Johnny Clegg with Savuka & Juluka. It includes…
Brazil at Home and Abroad
Various Artists – Brizzi Do Brazil (Amiata Records ARNR 0304, 2004) Various Artists – The Rough Guide to Brazil: Bahia (World Music Network RGNET 1135…