Capping a Decade of Excellence
Africando – Martina (Stern’s STCD 1096, 2003) It’s been 10 years since Africando began the full-force re-Africanization of salsa. Of course, the musical give and take…
Pancho Quinto – Rumba Sin Fronteras
San Francisco, USA – The latest release on the Riverboat label is Rumba Sin Fronteras by Cuban musician Pancho Quinto. Scheduled for release in the…
Celtic Music of Spain
Tejedor – Llunáticos (Aris Música/Resistencia, 2003) Although half of my family can claim Spanish ancestry, I have only known about Spain’s Celtic tradition for the…
New World Titles on Topic Records
London, England – Topic Records has released three new titles from its collection of traditional world music. Drumming & Chanting In God’s Own Country,…
Roots Music Booking Agencies Merge to Form The Roots Agency
Boston, USA – The Roots Agency is the result of the merger of Drake & Associates, Tamulevich Artist Management and Latin music agency MusicAmador. The…
Swahili Music Festival in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania – Sauti Za Busara Festival is a new Swahili Music & Cultural Festival showcasing best of Swahili musical traditions – from past, present…
Filipino Band Rivermaya Tours U.S.A.
New Jersey, USA – Award winning Filipino rock band Rivermaya has started its US tour this week. The Tuloy Ang Ligaya U.S. Tour is produced…
Johnny Cash: Country Music’s "Man in Black" Dies at 71
Nashville, Tennessee, USA – The man with the deep, dark voice that sang songs about the common man, the convict and the coal miner, Johnny…
What Could’ve Been
Polo Montanez Guitarra Mía (Evolver EVL2017-2, 2003) Originally put out by the French label Lusafrica in 2002, this is a sparkling, joyous disc that nonetheless…
CDstands.com Goes Vertical With CD Display Boxes That Attach To A Store’s Cash Register Or Wall.
Mailton, New Jersey – CDstands.com is rolling out its new line of CD / DVD Pocket Boxes. The Pocket Box can go just about anywhere.…