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New DVD Celebrates Rounder Records 40th Anniversary
Posted on February 28, 2010 | No CommentsThe event was filmed by High Five Entertainment. All the artists involved will be donating their royalties and Rounder will be donating a percentage of the profits to NARAS’ Grammy... -
Superbly Polished Diallo
Posted on February 27, 2010 | No CommentsAlpha Yaya Diallo Immé (Jericho Beach Music, 2010) Guinean born singer, guitarist and composer Alpha Yaya Diallo has racked up another 11 glorious tracks on Immé, his sixth solo... -
WOMEX 2010 Showcase Applications for World Music Artists and DJs Now Open
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsIn 2009 WOMEX received around 700 artist proposals for almost 40 slots. The selection is done by the WOMEX Jury – the famous 7 Samurai – made up each year... -
WOMEX 2010 Conference Speaker Applications for World Music Professionals Now Available
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe 2009 program saw more than 60 speakers from 30 countries in around 30 Conference and Mentoring Sessions. Besides selecting the official Showcases the WOMEX Jury will also be collaborating... -
World Music Filmmakers Encouraged to Screen at WOMEX 2010
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWOMEX is the most important international gathering of world music professionals. Film Screening Proposal Form Related news: WOMEX 2010 Showcase Applications for World Music Artists and DJs Now... -
South Pacific Alchemy
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe 15 tracks on the album include a captivating mixture of South Pacific fusion, pop songs and spectacular percussive pieces using various types of drums: pate liki (rhythm log drum),... -
Yasmin Levy to Perform at Cadogan Hall in London Today
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsYasmin’s debut album “Romance & Yasmin” created a stir amongst world music lovers across the globe. Her album “La Judería”, featuring Ladino and [wiki:Flamenco] music in her unique emotive style... -
Fania Records Releases ‘El Alcalde Del Barrio’ Celebrating Joe Cuba, the Father of Latin Boogaloo
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsJoe Cuba (Gilberto Navarro) was born on April 22, 1931, in Spanish Harlem, New York City, where his Puerto Rican parents moved in the late ‘20’s. Captivated by the conga... -
Babel Music Med World Music Showcase and Conference Scheduled for March 25-27 in Marseilles
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsWith a huge increase in attendance in 2009 (more than 30%) this international forum is one of the biggest gatherings of professionals involved in live music. This year, the delegates... -
Hajj’s Sumptuous Locations
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsComposer, [wiki:oud] and bouzouk (buzuk) player Andre Hajj explains the force behind the recording, "…this type of music is not a new creation and has previously been performed. The innovative...