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Afghan Rising Stars
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe soundtrack Afghan Star offers fans achingly poignant tracks on "Chashem Ba Rahat Dil Ba Yadat" and "Baaz Aamady Al Jaane Man" with Ahmad Zahir’s rich vocals and intricately lacy... -
UNESCO Declares “Tango” Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe Intergovernmental Committee for the safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage declared “Tango” as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in the meeting held today in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United... -
Lushly Smooth
Posted on September 29, 2009 | No CommentsIthamara Koorax and Juarez Moreira Bim Bom: The Complete Joao Gilberto Songbook (Motéma Music, 2009) In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto’s release of Chega... -
Saharawi Singer Attacked for Wearing Traditional Scarf
Posted on September 29, 2009 | No CommentsThe five Moroccans fled in a taxi. The Saharawis were left with cuts and bruises. Mariem Hassan told reporters that her husband has asked her not to wear the melfa... -
Legendary Cuban Singer Omara Portuondo Receives Visa to Perform in United States
Posted on September 28, 2009 | No CommentsOmara Portuondo, the world renowned vocalist who began her career in the music scene of her native Cuba in the 1940s, has been granted a travel visa to perform in... -
Anouar Brahem Releases The Astounding Eyes of Rita
Posted on September 27, 2009 | No CommentsBorn in Halfawine (Halfaouine), Tunisia in 1957, Brahem is regarded as his country’s most innovative oud player. As a former pupil of oud master Ali Sriti, he is thoroughly steeped... -
Bloomington Mayor Names Street after Swedish String Trio Vasen in Honor of their 20th Anniversary
Posted on September 27, 2009 | No CommentsA proclamation from Bloomington’s mayor Mark Kruzan saying that given Vasen’s 20th anniversary of making music for the world, and given their performances at Bloomington’s Lotus World Music Festival, a... -
The Grand Sonero Dominicano
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsCasita de Campo was recorded live in New York by producer Benjamin de Menil and features the arrangements of renowned Dominican guitarist Edilio Paredes and younger maestro guitarist Pablo Rosario.... -
Omara Portuondo’s “Gracias” nominated for a Contemporary Tropical Album at the Latin GRAMMYs
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsCuba’s legendary diva Omara Portuondo has been honored with a nomination from the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards for her latest album, Gracias (World Village, released December 9, 2008). Portuondo... -
Canada’s Premiere Afrobeat Group Mr. Something Something Will Tour United States in October
Posted on September 26, 2009 | No CommentsThe band’s irresistible rhythms and interactive shows have long served as a vehicle for social justice & environmental activism, and recently the band has taken audience participation to a whole...