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The Rough Guide To The Music Of Japan
Posted on June 30, 2008 | No CommentsSan Francisco (California), UK – Japan is no longer perceived as home to the worst excesses of idol pop or inaccessible traditional music. In truth, Japanese musicians have for years... -
Plena Libre Will Release 13th Album Recorded Live
Posted on June 29, 2008 | No CommentsPuerto Rican band Plena Libre will release Plena al Salsero – Live in Monterrey, Mexico, on July 17th on Ritmo Artists/GN Musica. Since their last studio recording, 2006’s Grammy- and... -
Chicago and Detroit present A Summit of Sudanese Artistic Legends
Posted on June 29, 2008 | No CommentsThe Sudanese Music and Dance Festival returns in 2008 with concerts in Chicago and Detroit. The festival had its inception in 2007 at New York’s Central Park Summerstage. This one-time... -
The Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
Posted on June 28, 2008 | No CommentsSteve Riley and the Mamou Playboys Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (Rounder Records, 2008) The double CD set of Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys... -
12th Chase Latino Cultural Festival Annouces Program for 2008
Posted on June 27, 2008 | No CommentsThe 12th Chase Latino Cultural Festival has announced the schedule for the 2008 edition. The festival will be held July 23-August 3 at the indoor Queens Theatre in the Park.... -
Seu Jorge returns with América Brasil, his Hirst Album of Original Material Since Cru in Early 2005
Posted on June 27, 2008 | No CommentsSeu Jorge (Mr. George) releases America Brasil June 30 on Discos Como No in the UK. Seu Jorge made his live UK debut as part of La Linea ’05 at... -
Rainforest World Music Festival 2008, Bridging Various Cultures Through Music with Adel Salameh
Posted on June 26, 2008 | No CommentsAt the Rainforest World Music Festival, held July 11 to 13, Adel Salameh will be performing with an equally accomplished Algerian singer Naziha Azzouz. The two met in 1998 when... -
Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on the Road This Summer
Posted on June 26, 2008 | No CommentsLatin rock fans in the United States are in store for a special treat with this summer’s The Brotherhood Tour. Hosted by Los Lonely Boys who are joined by co-headliners... -
Béal Tuinne Live in St. James Church
Posted on June 26, 2008 | No Comments‘Béal Tuinne has released a live album recorded at St. James Church in Dingle. The CD features Seamus Begley, Eilis Kennedy, Rita Connolly and composer Shaun Davey amongst others. Beal... -
Essential Quebecois Musician Denis Fréchette Dies at 56
Posted on June 25, 2008 | No CommentsDenis Fréchette, former member of legendary Quebecois band La Bottine Souriante, died on the 19th of June at 5:15 pm of a heart attack. He was 56 years old. "It’s...
