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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
View More Ntjam Rosie Grounded in Jazz, Soul, and PopHeritage 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,…
View More Heritage Jazz Yatra to revitalise Heritage homes in GoaAn 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.…
View More An Interview with Composer and Conductor Vince MendozaThe 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.…
View More The Bassman’s BandKenny Garrett in India!
Jazz could either be intense and intellectual or it could be funand entertaining. Kenny Garrett chose the latter in his jazz masters concert atthe gateway…
View More Kenny Garrett in India!The Paul Winter Consort’s Silver Solstice Celebration
Blomington (Indiana), USA – The Paul Winter Consort has released Silver Solstice, a CD with Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble, Davy Spillane, Mickey Hart, Arto Tunçboyaciyan, and…
View More The Paul Winter Consort’s Silver Solstice CelebrationLatin Jazz and World Music at 2005 JVC Jazz Festival – New York
New York City, USA – The 2005 JVC Jazz Festival – New York will be taking over the city June 14 – 25 with over…
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