Salsa Around the World
New York, USA- The latest Putumayo compilation is Salsa Around the World. It is a unique collection of salsa tracks from unexpected places. The intoxicating…
Love Trap by Susheela Raman
Susheela Raman Love Trap (Narada, 2003) Described as “more beauty and more beast,” by the BBC newcomer winner, Susheela Raman, her latest release Love Trap…
4th International Conference on Music Information Retrieval
Baltimore, Maryland, USA – The 4th International Conference on Music Information Retrieval will be held October 26-30, 2003, in Baltimore, Maryland (USA). Registration for ISMIR…
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…