The Divas of New Fado
Lisbon, Portugal – Portuguese label Difference has released Divas Do Fado Novo, a compilation of female fado singers. It includes famous voices that coexist with…
Ibon Koteron\’s Basque Horn
San Sebastian, Spain – Airea is the new album by “albokari” (Basque horn player) Ibon Koteron, from Biscay. Airea features alboka (Basque horn) accompanied by…
Ondekoza is Back with Kyoten Dochi
Germany – For years, taiko drumming fans had not heard anything from Ondekoza after the death of the band’s founder Tagayasu Den. Now the oldest…
José el Francés, Water of Hope
Madrid, Spain -Flamenco singer José el Francés has chosen Emanuele Ruffinengo and Javier Limón to produce Agua de esperanza (Water of Hope), his new album.…
Reggae Icon Marcia Griffiths Wins UN Award
New York, USA – The United Nations awarded its prestigious Great Esteem Award to the veteran Jamaican singer Marcia Griffiths. The prize was awarded for…
Cañaman, Spanish Reggae Recorded in Jamaica
Madrid, Spain – Cañaman is one of the top reggae bands from Spain. They have a new album titled Fronteras (Boa Recording), which was recorded…
Jazz Violinist Claude Williams Dies at 96
Claude Williams, jazz violinist for over 80 years, died April 26, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 96. He continued to perform professionally until shortly…
Brazilian Innovator Hermeto Pascoal in Britain
London, England – Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal will be performing this weekend at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. This event has grown and developed into one…
Flamenco Legend, “La Paquera de Jerez”, Dies at 70
Jerez, Spain – Francisca Méndez, better known as “La Paquera de Jerez,” died Monday afternoon at the Asisa Clinic in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz,…
Putumayo presents Women of Africa
New York, USA – Putumayo has released Women of Africa, a collection of songs by leading female artists from throughout the African continent. Women of…