Mpambara–a Minneapolis, Minnesota show review
Mpambara-a Minneapolis, Minnesota gig review by Susan Budig Leafing through the Minneapolis Summer Jazz Festival booklet I spy a new name. It’s the first time…
Yol Bolsin by Sevara Nazarkhan
Sevara Nazarkhan Yol Bolsin (Real World/Narada, 2003) Real World Records has released some of the most beautiful music composed and sung by women. Joining the…
World Music at Lugano Estival Jazz, Switzerland
Lugano, Switzerland – The annual Lugano Estival Jazz Festival will feature world music acts, including Miriam Makeba (South Africa), Omar Sosa (Cuba), Mory Kante, Edie…
Celebrate Toronto Street Festival
Toronto, Canada – The Celebrate Toronto Street Festival transforms five major intersections along the world’s longest street, Yonge Street, into a world-class, free one-of-a-kind festival.…
Faraualla
Faraualla Faraualla (Amiata Records, 1999 Recording/released in the US in 2001) Often times I discover incredible recordings when perusing the public libraries music shelves. On…
Zambia Roadside – Music from Southern Province
Zambia Roadside – Music from Southern Province (SWP, 2003) SWP is a small label doing great work. Quite apart from the mammoth task of compiling…
Oscar D’León Recuperating After Heart Attacks
Los Angeles, CA, USA – According to booking agency SalsaArtists.com, last week, on Friday, Venezuelan salsa legend Oscar D’León suffered 3 heart attacks while performing…
Donkeys, Music and the Rest of the World
Before we were married, before we were even engaged, my husband gave me a wonderful gift. He bought me a trip to Spain. The purpose…
Klezmatics on the Rise
The Klezmatics Rise Up! Shteyt Oyf! (Rounder Records 11661-3197-2, 2003) The venerable Jewish roots music called klezmer has seen peaks and valleys of popularity, and…
Don’t Pardon My French
Various Artists French Caribbean (Putumayo PUT 211-2, 2003) Musically, some Caribbean islands bear strong marks of having been former colonies of Spain, England or The…