The Cultural Richness of Diversity Showcased at Babel Med Music 2016 – Day 2
On Friday night, March 18, the public showed up early to BabelMed and rushed in at the opening of the gates, eager to have a…
MerleFest Announces 2016 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists
The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, presented by MerleFest, announced the finalists for the 2016 contest. Writers of 12 songs, selected from over 744 entries, will…
Country Music Star Merle Haggard Dies at 79
Acclaimed country music singer-songwriter, guitarist and fiddler Merle Haggard passed away April 6, 2016. The Recording Academy’s CEO, Neil Portnow, released the following statement: “Two-time…
Simon Shaheen to present Arab music and flamenco fusion in New York
Oud maestro Simon Shaheen and special guests will present a musical program that brings to life the Arab music of Al-Andalus and blends it with…
Jarrito, a Master of Flamenco Styles
Roque Montoya ‘Jarrito’ – Grands Cantaores du Flamenco, vol. 26 (Le Chant du Monde 2742389, 2016) The flamenco series Grands Cantaores du Flamenco focuses on…
Micheal Manley & Max Romeo: The Songs Politics Produced
Mr Big trembling in his shoes saying he’s got a lot to lose, Don’t want to hear about suffering at all (Joshua said) One man…
The Cultural Richness of Diversity Showcased at Babel Med Music 2016 – Day 1
Three nights of music (17 March – 19 March 2016) at Babel Med Music, located in the Docks des Suds of Marseille with outdoor spring-like…
Artist Profiles: A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman, popularly known to music lovers as A. R. Rahman, is India’s greatest contemporary film composer. Known for incorporating western production styles to…
Reflection of Élage Diouf’s Musical Journey
Élage Diouf – Melokáane (Pump Up The World, 2015) Quebec-based Senegalese singer-songwriter and percussionist Élage Diouf incorporates various musical traditions in his latest album titled…
Canadian Band Le Vent Du Nord Announce Ireland and UK Tour Dates
Acclaimed progressive folk band Le Vent du Nord, from Quebec, will be touring Ireland and the UK in the next months. Le Vent du Nord…