Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Pop Hits Through a Brazilian Filter
Badi Assad Hatched (IDC San Francisco, 2015) Guitarist and vocalist Badi Assad reconfigures pop hits on her album Hatched, transforming well-known songs into Brazilian-infused pieces.…
Rising Flamenco Singer Argentina Releases Estación Jabugo Music Video
Flamenco vocalist Argentina, currently nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album, has a new music video titled Estación Jabugo – Galaroza. Here,…
The Vital Quintessence of Cape Verdean Music
Lura Herança (Lusafrica 762352, 2015) Afro-Portuguese singer-songwriter Lura (Maria de Lurdes Assunção Pina) celebrates her Cape Verdean roots and global music on her new album…
Norwegian Folk Music Masters Participate in Spelemannsmøte
Norwegian accordion player, Tore Viken, recently celebrated his 70th anniversary, and wanted to accomplish a dream to mark the occasion. The vision that Tore had…
Mediterranean World Jazz Act Javier Paxariño Trío to Perform OffWomex Showcase in Budapest
Leading Spanish world fusion act Javier Paxariño Trio is set to perform on October 24th at offWOMEX stage, Atrium, Müpa Budapest. Show starts at…
Colombian Folk Music Legend Totó la Momposina to Perform at Berklee
The Signature Series at Berklee will present Colombian vocalist, dancer, and teacher Totó la Momposina on November 5, 2015. Totó la Momposina represents the…
Delicious Encounter between Swiss and Mongolian Musical Traditions
Arga Bileg Ethno Jazz Band and Heiri Kanzig Quintet Agula: Swiss-Mongolian Music Exchange Project (Musiques Suisses, 2015) A Mongolian band and a Swiss jazz band?…
Cante de Las Minas Winners Touring Port Cities
The winners of the influential Festival del Cante de Las Minas will begin a tour of the main port cities of Spain. The Las…
Fado Singer Ana Laíns to Begin USA Educational Tour
Ana Laíns, one of the leading fado vocalists, will be heading to the United States to make her first major tour. Between October 16…
Los Cenzontles Release “Pelo de Oro” Music Video
Celebrated California-based Mexican traditional music band Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) has released “Pelo de Oro”, the video of its second single from its new…