Mamak Khadem Jostojoo Forever Seeking (Banyan Tree Production, 2008) Most world music fans would easily recognize Mamak Khadem’s voice by her work with the popular…
Forever Seeking Persian Excellence
Tag: world fusion
Sparking Vocal Inspiration, an Interview with Mamak Khadem
Formerly lead vocalist of the popular Persian ensemble Axiom of Choice, Mamak Khadem is a classically trained singer who has studied her art in…
Jerez-Texas, Hybrid Music Around Flamenco-jazz
Jerez-Texas – Patchwork (2007) Since it was founded in 2002, Jerez-Texas have given numerous concerts in so different places as Spain, France, Namibia or Mexico.…
Global Qawwali
Sukhawat Ali Khan – Shukriya (Megawave, 2007) Qawwali musician Sukhawat Ali Khan lives in the USA and adds new elements to the venerable Sufi art.…
Exploring Jazz and Moroccan Roots
Malika Zarra – On the Ebony Road (independent, 2006) North African music continues to venture into new forms. Moroccan jazz singer Malika Zarra mixes Moroccan…
Descriptions of Temple of Sound’s Pieces on its New CD
British band Temple of Sound recently released their fifth studio album Globalhead. The following is the artist’s description of the music on the recording. The…
Richard Khuzami Releases Fused
New York (New York), USA – Fused is producer and multi-instrumentalist Richard Khuzami’s celebration of the cultural and ethnic forces that surround him. Recorded in…
A Collection of Tango
First up is Carlos Libedinsky’s Narcotango. One can only assume the narco part of the title is in some way linked to the Mexican narco-corridos,…
Brazilian Percussionist Dom Um Romão Dies at 79
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazilian drummer and percussionist Dom Um Romão died July 27 in Rio de Janeiro, at age 79. The pioneering percussionist…
WOMAD Sri Lanka Festival of Drums
Colombo, Sri Lanka – WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance) and the Sri Lanka Tourist Board are the local presenters of WOMAD Sri Lanka…