Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi returns with ‘Sarawoga’ on May 21 »
Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately called “Tuku” by fans worldwide, has weathered storms with his sharp observations and gracious emphasis on the basic human experiences that unite us all: childhood and aging, respect and hope, women’s rights and AIDS, community and connection. “My music and art come from the everyday living I do,” Mtukudzi reflects. “I write ...
TASTE OF COUNTRY Festival Adds Country Star Lisa Matassa To Lineup »
Her “Somebody’s Baby” Video Tops Four Million YouTube Views Nashville, TN (May 16, 2013) — Country star Lisa Matassa has been added to the lineup at the first TASTE OF COUNTRY Festival on the Late Night Show. The high-energy singer/songwriter and her band will perform on The Guts & Glory Stage Presented By Ram Saturday, ...
Bobby McFerrin’s ‘spirityouall’ honors the legacy of Bobby’s father »
For decades, Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The ten-time Grammy winner waged a quiet revolution, blurring the distinction between pop music and high art, goofing around barefoot in the world’s finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. Now he surprises ...
Brazilian forro-rock band Matuto drops ‘The Devil and The Diamond’ on May 14 »
Matuto’s “seductive philosophical trip through Brazilian beats and southern roots” is offered on their new album The Devil and The Diamond, releasing on May 14. Based in NYC, Matuto plays Brazilian forro-rock that includes “happily shredding accordion, alert jazz guitar, and daring fiddle.” They are currently on the tail end of a tour through West ...
Miki Purnell makes impressive recording debut with ‘Swingin’ to the Sea’ »
Miki Purnell recently made her notable recording debut with Swingin’ To The Sea. Musically, the CD is full of joy, high musicianship, versatility, infectious enthusiasm, and memorable singing. But when one considers that Miki is a fulltime doctor who practices in the San Diego area, it is particularly remarkable that her singing is so professional, ...
ALISA BONIELLO RELEASES NEW RADIO SINGLE FOR “CAN’T LOVE ME” APRIL 2nd »
SINGER-SONGWRITER PROMOTES NEW RADIO SINGLE ON THE HEELS OF NEW VIDEO RELEASE SHARE AND EMBED “CAN’T LOVE ME” HERE April 2, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA): Independent singer/songwriter Alisa Boniello has just released her latest single, “Can’t Love Me” on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. After a well-received debut of her infectious EP and single, “Lovestruck” in ...
Cynthia Sayer takes us on a picking and strumming “Joyride” »
Cynthia Sayer is regarded as one of the top 4-string banjoists in the world today. A member of Woody Allen’s jazz band for over 10 years, Cynthia’s solo career has taken her well beyond these New Orleans roots to become an internationally acclaimed bandleader and guest artist. She has a unique and expansive approach to ...
Pianist and composer Michelle Pollace releases ‘New Beginning’ »
Michelle Pollace’s latest CD features eight original compositions and two unique arrangements of jazz and Afro-Cuban songs. Besides showcasing Michelle Pollace on piano and keyboard, the recording displays the talents of an all-star lineup with David Belove (bass), Phil Hawkins (drums), Carlos Caro and Michaelle Goerlitz (percussion), and saxophonist Kristen Strom as guest soloist. The ...
Simone Dinnerstein and Tift Merritt Collaborate on ‘Night’ »
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and singer-songwriter Tift Merritt join forces for the first time on Night, a unique collaboration uniting folk, rock and classical worlds, exploring common terrain and uncovering new musical landscapes. Released March 19, 2013 from Sony Classical, Night was recorded at the Academy of Arts and Letters in New York by Grammy-winning producers ...
