Dom La Nena’s Favorite Songs
Dom La Nena’s Cantando EP (Six Degrees Records, 2016) Brazilian singer-songwriter, cellist and world traveler Dom La Nena has released Cantando, an EP that includes…
Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of India to Perform at The Schimmel Center in New York City
Indian percussion virtuoso Bickram Ghosh and his Drums of India are set to perform on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at The Schimmel Center in New…
Flamenco Maestro Tomatito to Perform in Los Angeles
Tomatito, one of the finest Flamenco guitarists, is set to perform with his sextet on Friday, October 21, 2016at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.…
Mariza’s Larger World
Mariza – Mundo (Warner Music Portugal/Nonesuch, 2016) Released earlier in the year in Europe, Mariza’s new album Mundo is now available in North America. The…
L&T: Juan Gabriel
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length & Time. Juan…
La Lucha
Eljuri – La Lucha (Manovill Records, 2016) La Lucha (the fight) is the new album by Ecuadorian-American guitarist and songwriter Eljuri. Even though she’s described…
Fado Star Mariza to Perform at The Town Hall in New York City
Acclaimed Portuguese vocalist Mariza is set to perform Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Town Hall in New York City. The fado singer will…
Sahba Motallebi and T.J. Troy at Music Vault Academy in Laguna Hills
Iranian tar and setar maestra Sahba Motallebi and percusionist T.J. Troy are set to perform on Saturday, October 15 at The Music Vault Academy in…
Lautari’s Avant-Garde Folk Music
Lautari – Vol. 67 Live 2014 (Wodzirej, 2015) Polish chamber ensemble Lautari recreates folk music traditions using contemporary music techniques. The album title Vol.67 refers…
Manara’s Superbly-Crafted Sudanese Essence
Alsarah & The Nubatones – Manara (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2016) Manara is the new album by an American world music band called Alsarah & The Nubatones.…