Fascinating Tibetan Musical Diversity of Dharamsala
Various Artists – Men of Dharamsala (Yarlung Records YAR70902, 2015) Men of Dharamsala is a fascinating project in support of the Tibetan Institute of…
Steep Canyon Rangers to perform at Merlefest 2016
Renowned contemporary bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers is set to perform at Merlefest in 2016. MerleFest 2016 is scheduled for April 28 – May 1,…
Zusha’s Intention
Kavana (intention) is the new album by a group from New York called Zusha. The trio’s laid back sound is characterized by wordless vocals with…
Joan Soriano Roots Bachata on Me decidi
íJoan Soriano – Me decidi (iASO Records iASCD13, 2015) Joan Soriano, the master of roots bachata, delivers another superb album that combines tradition with modernity.…
The Battle of Santiago Announces American Tour and APAP Showcases
Toronto-Based band The Battle of Santiago will be showcasing at APAP next week. The group mixes classic Afro-Cuban Rhythms and vocals with Canadian post-rock.…
African Music Festival Africa Oyé Announces 2016 Dates
Africa Oyé, the UK’s greatest celebration of African music and culture will take place June 18th & 19th at Sefton Park in Liverpool. Admission is…
Siyabonga
Insingizi African Harmonies – Siyabonga (We Thank You) (ARC Music EUCD 2697, 2015) Sub-Saharan African vocal harmony records are like cats; it’s hard to find…
Buika with a Caribbean Seasoning
Buika Vivir sin miedo (DRO/Warner Music Spain/Warner Music Latina, 2015) Afro-Spanish Spanish singer-songwriter and composer Buika developed Vivir sin miedo (To Live without Fear) in…
Recreation of the Russian Bard Tradition
Julia Vorontsova Over (Privet Records, 2016) Singer-songwriter Julia Vorontsova presents the Bard musical genre, a Russian musical from the Soviet Union era that mixes poetry…
Yiddish Songs from the Former Soviet Union
Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi City of the Future – Yiddish Songs from the Former Soviet Union (ARC Music EUCD 2617) Yale Strom is a…