The oud—the 11-string, fretless, acoustic relative of the lute so central to the culture of the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean—is inextricably tied to tradition, more
Classic and contemporary Christmas songs recorded by leading North American singer-songwriters, jazz and blues musicians help bring the holiday season alive. On October 22nd, Putumayo released Acoustic Christmas,
Fleetwood Mac who has just completed the European leg of their phenomenally successful worldwide tour has announced the cancellation of their upcoming 14 date tour of Australia and
