Archive for August, 2006

Lura new CD nearly complete

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

Lura’s second international release as yet untitled is in the final stages of mixing, with it schedlued for French and Portuguese release in October. No release date is set for the UK but it may be as late as January. It is thought that the record wil build on her acclaimed 2005 release Di Korpu ku Alma and its focus on the the more African styles form her native Cape Verde Islands. For those who didn’t see the coverage in the press in 2005 some clippings will follow shortly.

No sign of any UK dates this autumn. Lets hope that there will be some in the New Year.

Pedro Luis Ferrer New CD to be released 25th September

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Pedro Luis Ferrer’s new CD entitled ‘Natural’ is set for release on Monday September 25th. The album the second for the Ultra records imprint Escondida has some of his most sureal lyrics and should create quite a stir. Initial soundings have shown reviewers very favourable.

Pedro Luis Ferrer WOMAD Appearance

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006

Pedro Luis Ferrer played two great shows at WOMAD Reading on July 30th the second being recorded by BBC Radio3 for later transmission on Late Junction. Amongst those in the audience were World ROutes presenter Lucy Duran who declared Pedro one of the most important performers currently on the circuit from Cuba. Pedro was also introduced to legendary Malian Guitarist Djelimadi Tounkara who expressed his delight in Pedros songs and Tres playing – it would be nice if they had a chance to play together…..