Planet Drum Sets an Example for Global Unity with “King Clave” from “In The Groove” out August 5th

Today, two-time Grammy Award winning group Planet Drum is releasing the exuberant “King Clave” from their upcoming album In the Groove, out August 5th.  Master musicians  Mickey Hart (USA),  Zakir Hussain (India), Giovanni Hidalgo (Puerto Rico) and Sikiru Adepoju (Nigeria) are Planet Drum, and “King Clave” is based on a 6,000 person drum circle (which Hart directed in 2004) which …

Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases “Shuruaat” Featuring 98 Musicians From 39 Countries

Today, the celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble released their highly anticipated debut album Shuruaat, marking the Ensemble’s first decade together. The innovative, multicultural Ensemble has earned acclaim for its unique style that honors Indian traditions while boldly experimenting with a cross pollination of genres, cultures, and multidisciplinary art forms. After enthralling millions of fans through live performances and …

Singer/Songwriter Wesley Dean To Offer “Unfiltered (Live Video Recording February 1 & 2, 2022),” out October 7

Celebrated Australian artist Wesley Dean announced his live acoustic album unfiltered (live video recording february 1 & 2, 2022) will be released on October 7.  On the soul-baring track “Don’t Look Back,” the singer/songwriter laments past choices and the decision to move forward. Listen to “Don’t Look Back” HERE and purchase/listen to unfiltered HERE. Dean says “’Don’t Look Back’ is …

Global Music Collective Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases “Lady L” Featuring Revered Tabla Master Zakir Hussain

Acclaimed global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Lady L,” the second single from their long-awaited debut album Shuruaat (out July 15th). The track features Grammy-winning tabla master, Zakir Hussain, and also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the iconic indo-jazz fusion group, Shakti, that originally released this song. Watch the Ensemble’s version of “Lady L” HERE and listen …

Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases New Track “Sundari Pennae” with Bollywood Star Shreya Ghoshal, from Album “Shuruaat” out July 15

Celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Sundari Pennae” the first single from their highly anticipated debut album Shuruaat (out July 15th). “Sundari Pennae” was originally recorded by Bollywood icon Shreya Ghoshal, who lends her unique textured voice  to the Ensemble’s innovative arrangement. Watch the video for “Sundari Pennae” HERE. About Ghoshal, Berklee Indian Ensemble founder Annette …

Trampled By Turtles Announce New Album “Alpenglow” (Out Oct. 28th), Fall Tour and Release New Track

Celebrated band Trampled By Turtles has announced the release of their forthcoming album Alpenglow on October 28th (Thirty Tigers). Produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Alpenglow is the Minnesota-based sextet’s tenth album and may be their strongest collection of songs and performances to date. Alpenglow, named after the optical phenomenon that takes places when the sun casts a reddish glow across …

Lost Dog Street Band Frontman Benjamin Tod Announces Reflective New Album “Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing,” Out September 23

Celebrated singer/songwriter Benjamin Tod announces the release of his third solo album, Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing, out September 23rd on Anti-Corp Music.   The Kentucky-based singer /songwriter, who also fronts Lost Dog Street Band, follows up the group’s acclaimed release Glory with only his voice and an acoustic Gibson guitar. Listen to first track “Not Coming Home” HERE. On …

Ani DiFranco Celebrates Iconic Album “Living in Clip” on Its 25th Anniversary with Remastered Singles

Singer/songwriter/feminist/activist/author Ani DiFranco is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of her seminal first live album Living In Clip with the remastered singles “32 Flavors” and “Willing to Fight” available today on DSPs HERE. DiFranco’s label Righteous Babe Records is also offering a 25th anniversary, remastered edition of the landmark double album on July 29.  This marks the first time the breakthrough …