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David Wax Museum Announce New Album & Share 'Luanne' Ahead of US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023 Produced by Dan Molad (of Lucius, Coco) You Must Change Your Life comprises a makeshift orchestra—an instrumental array bewildering on paper but perfectly intuitive to the ears—everything from electric guitar and bass clarinet duets to the large-bodied Mexican huapanguera; tubular bells a la Pet Sou...
Cumbancha to Release 'Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston Part 2' Collaborative Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022 On June 3, Cumbancha releases the album Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 featuring an all-star lineup of musicians from Cuba and Jamaica. An epic set of 15 tracks, Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 unites the deep roots grooves of reggae, dancehall and rocksteady with the scorching soul...
Gaby Moreno Releases New Single 'Si En El Fondo'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 Leading up to her seventh full-length studio album release, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Gaby Moreno has given us another glimpse into the album with the release of “Si En El Fondo,” the second single from the upcoming 11-song, Alegoría. Listen to the new single now!...
The Suffers Announce New Album 'It Starts With Love'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022 The Houston-based band shared the official video for their album opener “Don’t Bother Me,” an electrifying declaration of independence and empowerment. Crafted in collaboration with Swedish writer/producer and longtime friend Johan Karlberg, the new single sets the stage for an album that refuses to...
Gaby Moreno Releases 'Nobody's Wrong'
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022 Showcasing a new musical layer to her colorful career, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Gaby Moreno has released “Nobody’s Wrong” — the rock ‘n’ roll-infused single — from her new album, Alegoría. The self-produced, 11-song Alegoría — songs in both English and Spanish exploring themes of hope, love, and ...
Cumbancha Announces New Single 'The Human Chain'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022 Backed by an all-star band that includes Cuban trumpeter Julito Padrón (Irakere) along with Jamaican legends Sly Dunbar on drums, the late Robbie Shakespeare on bass and the late Winston “Bopee” Bowen on guitar, “The Human Chain” is a powerful and uplifting rocksteady roots anthem about the looming ...
GRAMMY Award-Winning Gaby Moreno Announces Full-Length Album 'Alegoría'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022 The self-produced Alegoría — songs in both English and Spanish exploring themes of hope, love, nostalgia and desolation — marks her first new album since 2019’s ¡Spangled!. The new album features her guitar heroes Marc Ribot and Davíd Garza, among others. Pre-save the new album now!...
Latin-Infused Jazz Duo ARIELLA Announce Simultaneous 4-City Virtual Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020 With a fervor for blues, jazz and vintage soul, enigmatic duo, ARIELLA, passionately transcend boundaries, transporting listeners to the heart of what makes music timeless. It's a fluid daydream, seeping....
World Circuit Records Reissue Four Cornerstone Albums
by Abigail Charpentier - September 06, 2019 World Circuit Records is reissuing four of its cornerstone albums. Remastered and available on vinyl for the first time, Ali Farka Touré's Savane and Omara Portuondo's Buena Vista Social Club Presents are on LP and digital formats today, followed by Radio Tarifa's Rumba Argelina and Guillermo Portab...
Buena Vista Social Club's Omara Portuondo Announces Last-Ever World Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2019 Omara Portuondo, legendary Cuban diva and original member of the famed Buena Vista Social Club, comes to North America this spring/summer for the final time as part of her worldwide “Last Kiss” farewell tour. Highlights of the tour's North American portion include performances at the Regent Theater ...
KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Announces 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the line-up for the 2019 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its 20th anniversary, and launches Sunday, June 16, at 7PM....
North Parade to Release HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 12, 2018 On November 3rd, VP Records/17 North Parade will release “Havana Meets Kingston.” The innovative, culture-centric album pairs legendary and emerging Cuban and Jamaican musicians to reimagine classic songs and create new compositions, infused with Jamaican reggae and dancehall and traditional Cuban a...
Afro-Cuban All Stars' A TODA CUBA LE GUSTA Out September 7 + U.S. Live Shows Coming
by Macon Prickett - June 13, 2018 Re-Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes and now available for the first time on double 180gm heavyweight vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve as part of World Circuit's classic album series....
Tony Emmanuel Releases Video for 'Djangology'
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018 Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/5) released the official music video for 'Djangology' featuring Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, from his upcoming ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album due out January 19....
Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All-Stars Launch Absolutely Live II Tour 1/10
by Tori Hartshorn - January 04, 2018 GRAMMY-winning musician, composer, arranger, and producer Juan de Marcos, architect of theBuena Vista Social Club sessions that helped reintroduce the classic sound of popular Cuban music to the world, celebrates the release of Absolutely Live II, the first release of his own label, DM Ahora! with a...
'Havana Meets Kingston' - Blending the Sounds of Two Distinct Islands To Be Released 11/3
by Emily Bruno - September 26, 2017 On November 3rd, VP Records/17 North Parade will release Havana Meets Kingston. The innovative, culture-centric album pairs legendary and emerging Cuban and Jamaican musicians to reimagine classic songs and create new compositions, infused with Jamaican reggae and dancehall and traditional Cuban a...
National Touring Cast Announced For GOBSMACKED! The Amazing A Cappella & Beatboxing Show
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2017 Nic Doodson, producer and creator of GOBSMACKED!, is delighted to announce full casting for the upcoming National Touring Production of the sensational, next-generationa cappella show, GOBSMACKED!....
GOBSMACKED! The Amazing A Cappella & Beatboxing Show Announces N.A. Tour Debut
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2017 Nic Doodson, producer and creator of GOBSMACKED!, is delighted to announce that the sensational, next-generationa cappella show, GOBSMACKED!, will begin its first U.S. tour set to play 120 performances throughout North America.... |