New Highs in U.S./Jamaican Relations
The Slackers – Close My Eyes (Hellcat Records 80455-2, 2003) Zema – Black Sheep (Melchizedek Music MEL2040, 2003) It’s odd what you find in the…
WOMEX Registration Deadlines
Berlin, Germany – Friday, 10 October, is the deadline for the WOMEX “Sweat Rate” registration. WOMEX is the largest annual event dedicated to world music…
Angel Unzu presents "Melodías de piel"
Angel Unzu is one of the best and most suggestive guitarists and composers of the Basque musical scene. As a musician he has taken part…
Plucked From Obscurity
By Elaine Eliah Across Lake Son-Kul, strains of the komuz one of Kyrgyzstan’s national instruments, echo through the highlands. Melodies played on this long-necked, three-stringed,…
Vinicius Cantuária Recorded Live at Skirball Cultural Center
Santa Mónica, California, USA – Brazilian singer and guitarist Vinicius Cantuária has made a live recording for Kufala Records titled Live: Skirball Center 8/7/03. The…
Pankaj Udhas to be honored at the Bollywood Music Awards
New York, USA – Pankaj Udhas, known as The velvet voice of India, is a Ghazal Icon. He will be felicitated with the “The Special…
Carlos Núñez\’s latest CD released by R2 in Canada
Toronto, Canada – R2 Records of Toronto, Ontario, Canada has announced an agreement with Sony Music (France) to distribute the latest album by Carlos Núñez. …
Jibaro Hasta el Hueso, Mountain Music of Puerto Rico
Washington DC, USA -Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has released Jíbaro Hasta el Hueso: Mountain Music of Puerto Rico by Ecos de Borinquen. The record features a…
Remember Shakti
Remember Shakti (UK/India) Moore Theatre Seattle, WA September 25, 2003 I know that I am out of sync with the world when I find myself…
Oumou Sangare’s New Recording
London, England – Malian singer Oumou Sangare has a new album out titled Oumou, released September 29, on the World Circuit label. Oumou Sangare is…