Mississippi to Mali
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records has released an album, Mississippi to Mali, with recordings made by American blues musician Corey Harris. With these recordings,…
Abyssinia Infinite, Featuring “Gigi”
The album Zion Roots (Network Medien) by Abyssinia Infinite, featuring Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw, brings back live instrumentation and experimentation to Ethiopian music. Its US release…
International Drum Fest in Cuba
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The 2003 Drum Festival in this capital opened Wednesday to pay tribute to prominent Cuban percussionist Guillermo Barreto,…
Ibrahim Ferrer Delighted México with Pilón and Guasón Rhythms
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer delighted his Mexican audience with the Pilón and Guasón rhythms, at his performance in…
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Creates New American Roots Record Label
Lebanon, Tennessee, USA – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced the creation of a new independent recording label and the release of its first…
Director of Los Van Van Says US Embargo Affects Music
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The director of the salsa band Los Van Van, Juan Formell, said that music is one of the…
Ernán López-Nussa and Habana Project in Madrid
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa will perform next Friday in Madrid’s Calle 54 Club, whose name inspired moviemaker Fernando Trueba for…
Veteran and Newcomer Big Up the Roots on New Reggae Releases, Marley Progeny Branches Out
Everton Blender – King Man (Heartbeat 11661-7758-2, 2003) Iba – Jah Lion (Mt. Nebo Records NEBO03003, 2003) Julian Marley – A Time & Place (Tuff…
MerleFest 2004 Announces Stellar Line-Up
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – Ticket sales for MerleFest 2004 will begin on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 2:00 PM EST. Wilkes Community College will…
The Gerard Edery Sephardic Song Book
New York, USA – The Gerard Edery Sephardic Song Book is now available. The highly anticipated song book by Sephardic singer/composer/guitarist, Gerard Edery, contains 40…