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Reports on the reaction to Helsinki-based Jimi Tenor's first album `Sahkomies' featuring Tenor's brand of lo-fi smorgasbord of modern ambient rhythm. Increase in popularity of Tenor's multi-instrumental brand of music.

Reports on the release of rap music inspired by the images of Cannes Film Festival best cinematography awardee, Mathieu Kassovitz's movie `La Haine.' Rap music release by Virgin imprint Delabel; Music features; Number of units sold.

Reports on the cancellation of a show scheduled at the beginning of July in Dneprpetrovsk in Ukraine following the disappearance of the organizing agency, Lucern. Allegations on running off with the concert proceeds; Order for the search and arrest of the company's representatives.

Reports on the participation of Spain's renowned Tex-Mex accordionist Flaco Jimenez in traditional Basque country folk band Oskorri's 15th album `Topa Dagigun (Let's Drink a Toast).' Group bassist Txarli de pablo's explanation for the collaboration.

Reports on the music awards given out by Romanian magazine `Actualitatea Muzicala,' edited by Union of Composers and Musicologists. Awardees include singers Marina Florea and Dan Spataru; Other winners.

Focuses on Germany-based music trio Xiame. Latin and jazz sound of the group; Scheduled United States release of the group's second album `Canto D'Alma' under Traumton Records; Group members.

Focuses on news reports made on Japanese singer Tokiko Kato as of July 22, 1995. Kato's participation in French producer Hector Zazou's project `Songs From the Cold Seas'; Hijacking of the plane that was taking Kato and her band for a concert tour on June 22, 1995.

Reports on the release of Polish singer Marek Bilinski's album `Dziecko Slonca (Child of the Sun),' in Poland. Background on Bilinski; Influences behind the album; Bilinski's plan to promote the album with massive open-air concerts.

Focuses on the special concert headlined by Algeria's most popular singers, Khaled and Idir, at Zenith concert hall in Paris, France. Donation of proceeds to three nonprofit organizations supporting women and young people in Algeria.

Reports that BMG Philippines is hoping that its rock act, River Maya, will have the same success as Eraserheads, which broke big in 1994. Chart toppers from the band's self-titled album.

Focuses on film director Eric Khoo's release of the soundtrack to the motion picture `Mee Pok Man.' Musicians featured in the soundtrack.

Focuses on the release of Glen Moffatt's debut album, `Somewhere in New Zealand Tonight.' Country music in New Zealand.

Reports that Jamiroquai has become the latest in the growing number of artists and record companies to open a site on the Internet.

Reports on the launching of Vizion Sounds Records' double album `Committed To Jungle' at the WKD Cafe in North London, England. Performance of songs on the album; Artists featured on the compilation.

Reports that the Irish band Something Happens will play as Warren Zevon's backing band on his July 8 to August 29, 1995 road tour. `Parachute' as best Irish track voted by listeners to Mike Moloney's radio show on Ireland's national station 2FM.

Reports on the concert staged in Sun City, South Africa to launch an international fund-raising campaign titled `Women of the World Unite Against Drugs and War' (WOW). Participation of songwriter/vocalist and parliament member Jennifer Ferguson; Women artists who performed in the concert.

Reports on the popularity of Australian blues guitarist Dave Hole in Europe and the United States. Albums released.

Reports on the Swedish band Souls' debut album `Tjitchistsiy (Sudek).' Cecilia Nordlund as lead singer; Souls' musical style; Steve Albini as producer and engineer.

Reports on developments related to the sound recording industry in several countries as of July 1, 1995. Includes tour schedule by Supergroove in New Zealand; Releases by Vassil Petrov in Bulgaria; Release of the `Under the Moon' album by Martin Hayes in Ireland.

Reports on Romanian electronic music specialist Digital Art's release of its album `Translatie Temporala (Translation In Time)--60 Minutes of New Age.' Musical styles incorporated in the album; Death of Romanian rock musician Bela Raduly.

Reports on Paris, France's hosting of a celebration of South African popular culture from May 23 to June 11, 1995 at the Grande Halle de la Villette. Presentation of events incorporating dance, music, theater, movies, books and video; Highlighting of South Africa's musical styles in concerts; Performers; Release of a 22-track compilation that provides an overview of South African music from the late 1930s to the 1990s.

Reports on British musicians' staging of a protest show in London, England to oppose the UK Criminal Justice and Public Disorder Bill, which was passed into law in early 1995. Advance Party organization as sponsor of the show.

Reports on the renewed popularity of the South African old workers song `Shosholoza' in the country. Selection of the song as the theme for the South African rugby team in the 1995 Rugby World Cup finals; Ladysmith Black Mambazo's recording of the song with the national rugby squad; Description of the song; Song as focus of media attention.

Reports on the launching of Max Sharam's debut single `Coma.' Sharam's career history; Performances; `A Million Year Girl' as title of Sharam's debut album.

Reports on developments in the Japanese music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. File Records' tribute albums `X-Rex' and `Marc Bolan: His Songs Our Tribute'; Album tracks; Vocals on the album.

Reports on developments in the Filipino music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. Sales of Sharon Cuneta's album `Sharon Sings Duets.'

Reports on developments in the Taiwanese music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. Huang Hsiao-hu's album `Lonely Woman'; Pavel Rusak's composition `Song I Dare Not Sing'; Sales of the album `Lonely Woman.'

Reports on developments in the German music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. Sales of Die Doofen's album `Lieder, Die Die Welt Nicht Braucht'; Pianist Rudiger Hoffmann's fourth solo album `Der Hauptgewinner'; Juergen von der Lippe's album `Der Blumenmann.'

Reports on developments in the Dutch music recording industry for the week ending May 27, 1995. Bettie Serveert as the first Dutch rock group to engage in online conversations with fans to promote their album `Lamprey'; Burt Bacharach's letter to the band.

Provides an update on developments in the Irish music recording scene for the week ending May 20, 1995.

Provides an update on developments in the United Kingdom music recording scene for the week ending May 20, 1995. Performers during the 1995 Digital Slam; Implications of global-access technologies for the arts and communications within the black diaspora.

Provides an update on developments in the Australian music recording scene for the week ending May 20, 1995. Prime Minister Paul Keating's plan to make the song `Waltzing Matilda' as the new national anthem if Australia becomes a republic; Artists featured on Mercury Records' `Waltzing Matilda--the Centennial Album.'

Provides an update on developments in the Poland music recording scene for the week ending May 20, 1995. Jacek Kawalec's debut album `Be My Love'; Inspirations for the album; William Shakespeare sonnets featured in the album.

Provides an update on developments in the Kong music recording scene for the week ending May 20, 1995. Rising popularity of Andy Hui; Development of Edmund Leung's career.

Reports on Irish musician Peadar O Riada's continuation of his father Sean O Riada's efforts to raise level of awareness on Celtic music.

Reports on the release of actress Ellen ten Damme's debut album called `Kill Your Darlings.'

Reports on the fire that gutted down the Sexton Fo Z.D. nightclub in Moscow, Russia on March 6, 1995.

Reports on the rising popularity of music bands in the Philippines.

Focuses on the popularity of singer Jean-Jacques Goldman in France. Hit recordings.

Reports that the alternative metal band Shihad has been widely tipped as New Zealand's most exciting international rock prospect since the release of their debut album `Churn' in 1993. Release of sophomore album `Killjoy,' in Great Britain, Europe and Japan; Contract with Germany's Noise International.

Rports that the Netherlands government-subsidized Dutch Rock Foundation, Stichting Popmuziek Nederland has compiled three promotional compact discs (CD) featuring Dutch acts. Distribution of CDs at international music trade fairs; Strength and variety of the country's music scene.

Reports on the success of the band The Eraserheads in the Philippines. Sales of debut album `Ultraelectromagneticpop' and its follow-up `Circus'; Single `Magasin' (Magazine); Single `With a Smile'; Band members.

Reports that Serbia's first private recording company Komuna has issued ten compact discs (CD) in its `YU Retrospective' series featuring ex-Yugoslav bands. Highlights of compilation assembled by rock journalists Bogica Mijatovic and Petar Popovic.

Reports on the role of music in France's 1995 presidential elections. Music selections used by each candidates as anthem prior to making a grand entrance at political parties.

Reports on developments in the sound recording industry worldwide for the week ending April 29, 1995. Release of Tim Finn's four solo albums between 1984 and 1993 despite his assertions of being a team player; Significance of Caco Senante and Pablo Milanes' joint recording; Musicians included in France's Printemps de Bourges music festival from April 26 to May 1, 1995.

Reports on developments in the sound recording industry worldwide as of April 22, 1995. Swedish singer Ardis' successful debut album `Love Addict'; Highlights of the Asparagus Rock Festival in Spain; Annual Porin music awards show in Croatia.

Reports on developments in the international music industry as of April 15, 1995. Includes the success of the album `Hi Fi Way,' by the group You Am I in Australia; Description of the album `Ya Rieh,' a collection of compositions by Philimone Wahbeh; Comeback of singer Cesaria Evora in the French music scene; Holding of the first conference of the British branch of Reggae Ambassador Worldwide on March 24-26, 1995.

Reports on developments in the global music industry for the week ending April 8, 1995. Dedication of the month of March to women artists by Spain's Revolver Club; Highlights of the Dance Music festival in Poland; Polish DJs Mixing Championships; Release of `Celtic Graces,' a best-of-Ireland compilation from EMI's Hemisphere label; Tracks on Portuguese singer Ne Ladeiras' `Traz Os Montes' album.

Features Pharao, one of Germany's most successful dance acts. Background on band members Deon Blue and Kyra Pharao; Success of the group's vocal style; Achievement of gold status of the single `I Show You Secrets'; Release of the album `Pharao.'

Reports on the various versions of the song `Sukiyaki,' the only Japanese song to ever reach the top of `Billboard' magazine's singles chart. Kyu Sakamoto as singer of the original version; English-language version done by the American group 4 P.M.; Japanese- and English versions done by the band Zelda; Release of another version by Yami Bolo for Sony Records.