Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Afropop Star and Activist Johnny Clegg to Perform Songs of Hope and Unity in Durham
South African-raised world music star Johnny Clegg will be performing in Durham, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. This concert is part of his…
Fahir Atakoglu Live at Umbria Jazz
Fahir Atakoglu – Live at Umbria Jazz (Far & Here, 2016) Masterful Turkish pianist Fahir Atakoglu recorded this album at Umbria Jazz (Italy), one of…
The Bèlè Dance of the Caribbean
Aime Cesaire and Frantz Fanon are today globally revered writers. They were reared in societies of the French islands of the Caribbean that are not…
Succulent Salsa
Conjunto Sabrosura – Moña Pa’ Mi Bongó (Sabrosura Music, 2013) Conjunto Sabrosura delivers an album of mostly original songs deeply inspired by classic New York-style…
Breabach Releases Astar
Scottish contemporary folk music band Breabach has a new album titled Astar (Breabach Records, 2016). After five years traveling the world, Breabach presents a recording…
Pavel Urkiza and La Ruta de las Almas Band to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Pavel Urkiza and La Ruta De Las Almas Band are set to perform on Saturday, March 12th at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on 2901 W…
Yadam to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Cuban singer-songwriter Yadam is set to perform on Saturday, March 12th at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on 2901 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33135. Before…
Iván “Melon” Lewis to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Cuban born, Spain based jazz composer and virtuoso pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis is recognized as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He…
St. Lucian Reggae Artist Taj Weekes Receives Top Humanitarian Award
Reggae Artist, philanthropist and CEO of non-profit They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) Taj weekes has been awarded the Les Pitons Medal (Gold) under the Order…
Miami’s Global Cuba Fest 2016 to Celebrate the Cuban Diaspora in Spain
Global Cuba Fest 2016 will present the most recognized musicians of the Cuban Diaspora based in Spain. The celebration takes place on Saturday, March 12th…