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In the last few years bossa nova has
re-emerged, swept the world and created waves among a younger
generation...
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A
stunning session that pays tribute to the son big band era,
underscored by sophisticated jazz that keeps the sound firmly
in the present...
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The great Latin hip-hop band Ozomatli first toured Australia
in Jan 2000, appearing at the Bacardi Festival de Cuba (as
it was known then), both
the Sydney and Melbourne Big Day Outs, and Perth's International
Festival of the Arts.
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March 7th-9th. Botanic
Park, Adelaide, Australia
Reviewed by Seth Jordan.
Like a fine South Australian red wine, WOMADelaide has matured
well with age.

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Byron Bay Australia (Easter 2004)
After being absent from the festival for the last couple of
years I was enticed by the 15th anniversary programming, promising
“the best yet” in a largely impressive line up
- a thoughtful mix of international stars and local heroes.
Major league artists like James Brown alongside
legendary icons such as Solomon Bourke and
Taj Mahal, and there was no denying the gravitational
pull of John Butler, Cat Empire,
Michael Franti and Fun Lovin’
Criminals ...

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@ The Hackney Empire, London

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This open air celebration of afro-latino
dance music seems to get bigger every year. Richard Jasiutowicz
soaks up the latin vibes on a hot summer evening...

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An inspired inclusion in this year's Sydney Festival...
Martin Delcanho checks it out.

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