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…
Miami’s Global Cuba Fest 2016 to Celebrate the Cuban Diaspora in Spain
Tag: Jazz
Mantra Transformations
Bosse Skoglund and Zilverzurf – Mantra Sessions (Diesel Music C-52, 2016) This cross-cultural recording couldn’t get more interesting. Two Swedish musicians, a drummer and a…
Alpine Americana
Austrian multi-instrumentalist Hubert von Goisern will be playing next week in the United States. He will present his latest album, Federn, which showcases mix of…
Myriad Expressions of Rokia Traoré
Rokia Traoré’s new album “Né So” reveals the various musical sides of the Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist. You’ll find folk-pop, Afropop, Malian roots music, French…
New Fela Kuti 3CD Compilation ‘Highlife – Jazz and Afro-Soul’
Kinitting Factory Records has announced the release of Fela Ransome Kuti and Koola Lobitos’ ‘Highlife – Jazz and Afro-Soul (1963-1969).’ The 3-CD compilation is scheduled…
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…
Ntjam Rosie Grounded in Jazz, Soul, and Pop
Ntjam Rosie The One (Gentle Daze Records, 2015) Cameroonian singer-songwriter Ntjam Rosie is one of the rising talents in the European neosoul scene. Gifted with…
Heritage Jazz Yatra to revitalise Heritage homes in Goa
A concept drops in a still pond. The ripples, believing in themselves, build into waves that overflow into an event. The Goa Heritage Jazz Yatra,…
An Interview with Composer and Conductor Vince Mendoza
World Music Central interviewed composer and conductor Vince Mendoza coinciding with his December 1 concert with Brazilian guitarist and composer Guinga and the LA Philharmonic.…
The Bassman’s Band
Goa, India – The Bassman’s band led by virtuoso jazz bass player Colin D’Cruz, features some of the hottest local as well as international talent.…