Musically Poetic and Inventive
Bachar Mar-Khalifé Ya Balad (InFine, 2015) With a musical pedigree that includes a degree from the Conservatory of Paris, work with conductors Lorin Maazel and…
Nega Jaci Releases Canta Elis e Chico in Portugal
Brazilian singer Nega Jaci released in Portugal her first solo album titled Canta Elis e Chico (Nega sings Elis and Chico). This new recording…
Disco Big-Band VO5 Releases Dance Originality
The 9-piece disco big-band VO5 has released a music video in anticipation of its upcoming album Dance Originality. The recording is set for release…
Innovative Recreations of Mexican Folk Music
Lila Downs: Pecados y Milagros (Sins and Miracles, 2011) and Balas y Chocolate (Bullets and Chocolate, 2015) Together with her husband, saxophonist Paul Cohen, plus…
World Music Expo WOMEX Seeking Host City Locations for 2018-2020
WOMEX organizers Piranha Arts have announced a call for host city proposals this week. WOMEX caters to the global music community and takes place…
World Music Expo WOMEX to Return to Santiago de Compostela in 2016
WOMEX, the leading international gathering for world music professionals announced today that the 22nd edition will take place October 19-23 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain…
Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music
Sara Le Menestrel Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music, Categories, Stereotypes, and Identifications (University Press of Mississippi, 2015) Those of us who work in the…
The Dolomites’ Japanese Balkanalia
The Dolomites Japan Years, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Dolomites Music, 2015) The Dolomites has released three volumes of recordings that took place in Japan…
Roots Rock from Los Lobos and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Two recent albums demonstrate how rock music and American roots genres are combined effectively, generating timeless songs. Celebrated band Los Lobos from East Los…
The West Bridge Band Releases Kibera Esbera [Kenya]
The album Kibera Esbera [Kenya] by Kenyan act The West Bridge Band is now available in digital format. Kibera Esbera [Kenya] was originally released by…