Consequence of Sound — The 88-year-old Cuban diva will embark on her "Last Kiss" farewell tour beginning in April. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Gustavo Dudamel isn’t famous for his process as jazz musician, but when forces beyond his control threw a wrench into his plans for concerts this week at the Hollywood Bowl, the L.A. Philharmonic’s ever-resourceful artistic and music di... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Gustavo Dudamel isn’t famous for his process as jazz musician, but when forces beyond his control threw a wrench into his plans for concerts this week at the Hollywood Bowl, the L.A. Philharmonic’s ever-resourceful artistic and music di... more info

Mercury News, California — Biggest news comes first: Food matters at the Monterey Jazz Festival, as regular attendees know. Catfish. more info

Guardian Music — (Concorde Picante)These are the final, gently classy recordings from one of Cuba's finest and best-loved guitarists, who died last year at the age of 80. Manuel Galbán enjoyed a long and diverse career, using his distinctive twangy electric guitar s... more info

Guardian Music — Grammy-winning Cuban guitarist with the Buena Vista Social ClubManuel Galbán, who has died aged 80, was one of Cuba's best-loved and most original guitarists, with a distinctive twangy style that made him sound at times like a Latin answer to Duane ... more info

The Telegraph — Omara & Chucho is packed with full-blooded songs and lush, grand chords. Rating: * * * * more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "We announce with great regret that tomorrow's (June 24) free performance by the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® featuring Omara Portuondo at Celebrate Brooklyn! has been CANCELLED because the group did not get visas in time for all musicians to..... more info

Guardian Music — Dan Auerbach's kept himself busy with solo work and hip-hop collaborating with drummer Patrick Carney in Blakroc, and soon the boys are back as The Black Keys, with their sixth album, Brothers, and a short tour (23 Jun-7 Jul, starting at the Roundhou... more info

Guardian Music — (Wrasse)When Spanish singer Amparo Sanchez (below) made her first British appearance, six years ago, it was as at a memorable show at the Royal Festival Hall in which her band, Amparanoia, provided the support for the Arizona indie rockers Calexico, ... more info