Lô And Behold: Maame, a DYI Effort
Cheikh Lô – Maame (World Circuit, 2025) A decade has passed since Cheikh Lô last offered a studio album, and Maame feels like a homecoming…
Buena Vista Social Club to Perform at Durham Performing Arts Center
Buena Vista Social Club is set to perform at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Monday, October 26 at 19:00 (7:00 pm). Many of the…
Magnificent Performers of Ancient Georgian Music
Zedashe Our Earth and Water (Living Roots Music, 2015) The nation of Georgia has an ancient polyphonic vocal tradition that is mesmerizing and hauntingly beautiful.…
Gypsy Flamenco Guitar Maestro Anton Jimenez to Perform in New York
Flamenco guitar virtuoso and composer Antón Jiménez, one of the top guitar players in Spain, is set to perform on Saturday, October 3, 2015…
A Freer String Sound
Ozere Finding Anyplace (album release: October 19, 2015) Canadian band Ozere brings together classical music training and the traditional musics of North America and other…
Estonian Fiddler Maarja Nuut Touring the United States
Estonian fiddler and vocalist Maarja Nuut made her successful North American debut at Chicago’s World Music Festival last week. This week, Maarja is set…
Choice Music Selections to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
St. Tropez Lounge Music
Various St. Tropez: The Sex, The Beach, The Music (Petrol/EMI) This is an excellent compilation of lounge music, perfect for getting your party cozy and…
“To be a dancer is a never ending process” – flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño
Flamenco dance virtuoso Bettina Castaño from Sevilla has created more than 20 shows blending the different cultures of Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Morocco, India,…
Indian Fusion Powerhouse Indian Ocean to Perform Live in North Carolina
Celebrated Indo-rock band Indian Ocean is set to perform live on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at Green Hope High School Auditorium in Cary, North…
16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominations Announced
The Latin Recording Academy revealed today the nominations for the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov.…