It's not every day that an American artist is invited to perform at a major festival in China. So when global soul musician Tomas Doncker was selected by the Chinese Ministry of Cultural Affairs to represent the U.S. at the first International New Folk Music Festival and Shanghai Performing Arts Festival, no one was more surprised than Tomas. It all began in January 2010 at the MIDEM conference hmore

U.K. artist Anders Helmerson announced that his third and latest album, "Triple Ripple" is now available on the Musea Records Label. The album is being digitally distributed in over 20 countries at present, and will soon be available in CD format. Triple Ripple can be purchased through major online retailers, including iTunes and Amazon.com "Triple Ripple" is a five track albumore

Tonye - "Alive"

The song "Alive" by singer/songwriter/producer Tonye is "Alive" is an unapologetic pop anthem that features soaring vocals and inspiring lyrics that will resonate with audiences worldwide. With a mix of techno blended in, the song is definitely a feel good, romantic tune that will have you popping your fingers and snapping your feet. Upbeat and bouncy, "Alive" featuremore

This edition of the MusicDish*China Sounds podcast, presented by Metal Postcard Records, features a motley selection of sounds from jazz (Joanna Dong) to indie rock (Pairs), traditional mongolian folk (Hanggai) and Shanghai's club-thumping sounds (DJ Xuem). My meeting with Joanna Dong was what you'd call a stroke of faith. It was during Music Matters 2010. Seeking refuge from the superficiality omore

MusicDishTV is now featuring the video "Pretty-Damn-Cool," by the U.K. pop/punk/ska/reggae master Mister Jack. "Pretty Damn Cool," exploded in its first week on YouTube with 15,000. The video is a mixture of animation and film, and captured a total of 60,000 views. The single was played all across the U.K. by well-established broadcasters including BBC Essex, BBC Cambridgeshiremore

By Pet Conspiracy Oct 23, 2010, early morning: We (Drummer Edo and Singer Mary) had missed our a.m. flight from Beijing to Hangzhou. Although we were all supposed to be taking the same flight to the Hangzhou music festival to work on the sound check, only Joe and Fiona made it to the airport and stood waiting for the other two guys with their hot coffee. Our producer and guitar-player Huzi was almore