Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Inauguration of the 19th Bienal de Flamenco in Seville
The 19th Bienal de Flamenco begins today, Thursday, September 8, 2016. The events will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Plaza del Triunfo de Sevilla…
Taj Weekes & Adowa Release “Here I Stand” Music Video
Acclaimed roots reggae group, Taj Weekes & Adowa have released the music video “Here I Stand”. The song is the first single and centerpiece of…
Electronic Edgy and Savagely Cool Luisa Maita
Luisa Maita – Fio da Memoria (Cumbancha, 2016) Fans of the Brazilian songwriter and songstress Luisa Maita are set to be rewarded a big payout…
Length & Time: Arly Lariviere
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. Arly…
Dafnis Prieto’s Si o Si Quartet to Perform at Arab American National Museum
Award-winning Cuban jazz master is set to perform on Friday, September 16 at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. This concert is part…
Gorgeous Mediterranean Winds
Renato Vecchio – Medwind (FM Records, 2016) Italian wind instrument virtuoso explores the musical instruments and sounds of the globe with a set of self-penned…
Length & Time: Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids
I will be writing a column on Length & Time in music, in each presenting an album and its strategies that pertain to addressing Length…
The 2016 Edition of the Madison World Music Festival Program Revealed
The 2016 Madison World Music Festival will take place September 13-17 and September 29, 2016 at various stages in Madison, Wisconsin. The festival, sponsored by…
Reconstructed Central Asian Folk Music
Baraka – Samo Remix – Contemporary jazz interpretations of ancient Sufi music (Sketis Music, 2016) World music band Baraka remixed traditional Pamir music recorded by…
The Cosmic Sound of Cape Verde in 1980s
Various Artists – ‘Space Echo – The Mystery Behind the Cosmic Sound Of Cabo Verde Finally Revealed’ (Analog Africa, 2016) A long title for a…