Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
New Book with Paco de Lucía Sheet Music
Book and CD publisher Ventilador Music has published this month a book with sheet music by legendary Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía. Titled Libro de…
CD Review: Hedningarna 1989-2003
Hedningarna Hedningarna 1989-2003 (Northside, 2003) Hedningarna’s newest release on NorthSide promises to take listeners back in time, far back in time, when some of our…
Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003, Croatia
Croatia – The annual Festival Ethnoambient Salona 2003 will take place in Salona (Croatia), August 1-3, 2003. The following artists are scheduled this year: Lo…
Harbourfront Centre and CBC Radio/Radio-Canada Collaborate on Concerts Throughout the Summer
Toronto, Canada – Harbourfront Centre and CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio/Radio-Canada begin an extensive summer collaboration involving Canadian and international music artists. This partnership will…
New World Music Venue in New York
New York, USA – Cafe Charbon is New York City’s latest world music venue. Located at 168 Orchard Street, corner of Stanton, Cafe Charbon will…
Masters of Turkish Music
Boston, USA – Rounder Records released today a collection of Turkish music. Haydar Haydar: Masters of Turkish Music, Volume 3 (Rounder 1140-2) features artists like…
Reina del Festejo Contest 2003
Redondo Beach, California, USA – An Afro-Peruvian Dance Contest (Festejo) will beheld in Redondo Beach. Open to all ages and all Nationalities. No experience necessary…
Luneda by Laio
Laio Luneda (World Muxxic, 2002) Galician sextet Laio releases Luneda a blend of Galician folk roots (Celtic) and techno. Laio’s music falls into the international…
Carlos Santana To Donate Tour Profits to Fight AIDS
San Francisco, USA – Thursday, June 5, 2003, famed rock guitarist Carlos Santana pledged the profits of his 2003 Shaman tour to fight AIDS. The…
New Old Sounds from Xavier Quijas Yxayotl
Xavier Quijas Yxayotl Aztec Dances (Canyon Records CR-7045) Mexican-born flute player Xavier Quijas Yxayotl continues to tap into the ancient yet strangely refined sounds of…