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Dobet Gnahoré and Victor Démé at Millennium Park in Chicago
Posted on June 26, 2010 | No CommentsGrammy-winner Dobet Gnahoré, Africa’s rising star from the Ivory Coast, comes to Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 6:30 pm. The evening begins with the... -
Korean Music at WOMEX 2010 Opening Concert
Posted on June 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe Korean delegation provides details abut the program: "According to ancient Korean texts, our universe originated from sounds. In other words, in Korea sounds represent the world of Chaosmos where... -
Havana Cultura 2010 Live in the UK
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsTo coincide with the latest release from globetrotting DJ Gilles Peterson – ‘Havana Cultura: Remixed’, Havana Club rum will host two concerts of Cuba’s freshest musical talent – performing Latin,... -
The Legendary Juan De Marcos and the Afro-Cuban Allstars Celebrate July 4th at SOBs in New York
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsOn the United States’ Independence Day, July 4th, the venerable Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban Allstars will perform at SOBs for a intimate night of great music. Juan De... -
Rare New York Appearance of Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Ensemble has shared the stage in Istanbul, Turkey with the Kemani Serkan Ensemble and the Rumeli Meyhane Fasil Ensemble. In 2008, Ensemble oud player and vocalist Amos Libby appeared... -
Malian Sensation Vieux Farka Touré Releases Live Album
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsWith international acclaim still pouring in from his second full-length, Fondo—one of iTunes best World Music albums of 2009, and a staple on critics’ year-end pick lists as chosen by... -
World Circuit’s Dream Project AfroCubism Goes on Tour
Posted on June 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe original intention for Buena Vista Social Club was a stellar collaboration of musicians from Mali and Cuba. Now the original plan has finally been realized under the name AfroCubism,... -
Taino Memories
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsHer album Anacaona is dedicated to a legendary Taino queen. Musically, Irka Mateo uses elements from the mestizo culture that is present in her homeland, which includes indigenous Taino, Spanish... -
Good Times for Sergio Mendes
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No CommentsSergio Mendes Bom Tempo (Concord Records CRE-31575-02, 2010) After an overwhelming presence of America rappers in previous albums, Sergio Mendes has sought the assistance of fellow Brazilians for... -
Jamaica’s Jazz Great Monty Alexander Returns to Lincoln Center
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe Kingston-born musician says that with his ensemble he looks forward to "bringing uplifting and positive Jamaican rhythms and vibrations in our current challenging times" to Lincoln Center next month...