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The EGREM Label Will Release New Tata Guines CD
Posted on December 31, 2008 | No CommentsThe CD is made up of 25 pieces, among them: ‘Descarga cubana’, ‘Scherezada Chachachá’, ‘Sasauma’, ‘Perico no llores más’, ‘Mami, dame mantecao’, ‘Guaguancó a todos los barrios’, ‘Tata se ha... -
2008 Music Obituaries, July
Posted on December 31, 2008 | No CommentsWorld Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. July 1 Mel Galley, 60, musician. Guitarist Mel Galley was a member of the... -
Amereggae
Posted on December 31, 2008 | No CommentsRockamovya – Rockamovya (Young Tree Records YTR-0206, 2008) Scholars Word – Make Way (Scholars Word, 2008) John Brown’s Body – Amplify (Easy Star Records ES-1017, 2008) Lest anyone ever... -
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Live DVD to be Released in January 2009
Posted on December 30, 2008 | No CommentsLive – Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a new DVD by one of South Africa’s best known musical exports. For more than three decades, the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has... -
Portuguese Explorer
Posted on December 29, 2008 | No CommentsAlthough he is well known in Portuguese rock and folk circles, the talented Julio Pereira deserves more attention outside his home country. In addition to mandolin (bandolim in Portuguese), Pereira... -
Celtic Group Flook Disbands
Posted on December 29, 2008 | No CommentsAnglo-Irish band Flook sent a Christmas message announcing that it is disbanding. "We wanted to wish you a very Happy Christmas and also to share some news with you," said... -
2008 Music Obituaries, June
Posted on December 28, 2008 | No Comments2 Bo Diddley, 79, singer, songwriter and musician. Born Ellas Otha Bates, Mr. Diddley was known as “The Originator” for his role in influencing blues and [wiki:rock] music. His considerable... -
2008 Music Obituaries, May
Posted on December 28, 2008 | No Comments2 Ilyas Malayev, 72, musician. Mr. Malayev was an Uzbekistani musician and poet who played the tar, tanbur and violin. He became a popular performer in state-sponsored ensembles and noted... -
2008 Music Obituaries, April
Posted on December 28, 2008 | No CommentsWorld Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. April 4 Fay McKay, 78, performer. A Las Vegas regular, Ms. McKay was renowned... -
2008 Music Obituaries, March
Posted on December 28, 2008 | No CommentsNorman “Hurricane” Smith, 85, singer and recording engineer and producer. Finding little success as a [wiki:jazz] musician, Mr. Smith was given an opportunity to become an apprentice sound engineer with...
