Roots Knotty Roots, The Collector’s Guide to Jamaican Music
The Most Comprehensive Discography of Jamaican Records Ever Published. Roots Knotty Roots, The Collector’s Guide to Jamaican Music is Compiled & Edited by Michael Turner &…
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, The United States and Canada, Volume 3
The United States and Canada, Volume 3, is the latest volume published by Garland as part of The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. This impressive…
The Rough Guide to Irish Music
The Rough Guide to Irish Music is a thick 560 page, pocket-sized book. Written by Geoff Wallis and Sue Wilson, it has a brief introduction…
The Rough Guide to Cuban Music
The Rough Guide to Cuban Music, written by Philip Sweeney, is part of the pocket sized books published by Rough Guides. This specialized guide serves…
New Alan Lomax Collection Release: Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento
Boston, USA – The latest release form the Alan Lomax collection is Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento, on Rounder Records. In 1954, Alan Lomax and…
The Rough Guide to the Asian Underground
San Francisco – The Rough Guide To The Asian Underground showcases British-Asian hybrid sounds, with a collection of solid scene classics and fresh, unreleased material.…
Irish Supergroup Lunasa Embarks on US Tour
Nashville, USA – Irish band Lunasa will kick off its US tour in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Celtic supergroup is known for its virtuoso musicians…
The Florida Traditional Music Train
Tallahassee, USA – The Florida Folklife Program recently announced the availability of “The Florida Music Train” by folklorist and ethnomusicologist Laurie K. Sommers. This educational…
Strictly Mundial: World Music Industry Gathering in Marseilles
Marseilles, France – Hundreds of world music professionals will meet this week at Strictly Mundial, the second largest world music conference. From February 26th through…
The Rough Guide to the Music of the Balkans
San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide to the Music of the Balkans spans the complete range of Balkan folk. This new addition to the…