MUSIC NEWS

The nine piece Norwegian jazz-rock-experimental behemoth that is Jaga Jazzist return to the fray with their stunning new album, “One Armed Bandit”. All galloping rhythms, and grandiloquent reach, main man… Read more.

Back in the 90s, before gentrification and digital downloads killed record shops, the Stern’s record shop in New York City was a favored destination and hangout for world music fans.… Read more.

Nonesuch Records releases the label debut of North Carolina–based string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops on February 23, 2010. Produced by critically acclaimed recording artist and songwriter Joe Henry (Allen… Read more.

It was 1984 when “Stop Making Sense”, the Talking Heads seminal Jonathan Demme-directed concert documentary turned heads. A groundbreaking concert film which showcased the wacky exploits of the seminal bunch… Read more.

In Iran it is considered a violation of Muslim law while in the streets of Dakar, Senegal music pulses in the streets and defines the culture. Two excellent reports of… Read more.

“Into The Wind” by Guzheng performer/composer Bei Bei He and Ubiquity producer Shawn Lee marries a unique blend of ancient tradition with studio trickery. This uplifting, genre-bending sound clash, recalls… Read more.

Los, Amigos, Invisibles, free, music, Commercial It was 1997 when I met and interviewed a fresh-faced group of Venezuelanos, just in from Caracas and embarking on their first US performance… Read more.

One of the most influential underground music producers and DJs of the past decade has called it quits. Here’s his letter: The End It’s over. I can’t go into the… Read more.

Build An Ark’s releases third album: “LOVE Part 1”. 13 tracks of beautiful folk jazz featuring amongst others Carlos Nino, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Dwight Trible plus special guests Phil Ranelin (one… Read more.