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Cuban Music Tribute Movie Chico and Rita Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the Academy Awards
Posted on February 26, 2012 | No CommentsChico and Rita, an animated movie that celebrates Cuban music and jazz, is nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the 2012 Academy Awards. This is the first time that... -
GondwanaSound Album of the Week: Mansana Blues from Diabel Cissokho
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No CommentsThis week’s GondwanaSound Album of the Week is Mansana Blues from Diabel Cissokho and Ramon Goose, two young creatives bringing their own traditions together, seamlessly. 13th February was declared the... -
Folk and World Music Community Organizes to Save Renowned BBC Radio Scotland Global Gathering Show
Posted on February 19, 2012 | 3 CommentsA grassroots campaign is taking place to save one of the most important world music radio shows in the UK. Global Gathering, on BBC Radio Scotland, presented by the knowledgeable... -
Debo Band to Release Next Album on Next Ambiance / Sub Pop
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsSeattle-based Next Ambiance / Sub Pop has announced the release of the new album by world music act Debo Band. The label will release their forthcoming S/T album on July... -
World Music Summit WOMEX Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Showcase in Greece
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsThe leading international world music conference and showcase WOMEX is now accepting submissions from local legends to the freshest talents to showcase at the top international gathering of world music... -
World Music Meeting WOMEX 2012 Seeking Proposals for Conference Speakers & Mentors
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsWorld music conference and showcase WOMEX 2012 is now accepting submissions conference speakers & mentors. World music professionals from around the world are called upon to share their experience and... -
World Music Conference WOMEX 2012 Now Accepting Films for Screening
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsWOMEX 2012 is calling music filmmakers to show their work at the IMZ Film Screenings at WOMEX, the leading platform for world music in audiovisual media. WOMEX’s long-time partner for... -
GondwanaSound’s Album of the Week: Wona Baba Maraire by Tendai Maraire
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsThe Album of the Week at GondwanaSound radio show is “Wona Baba Maraire” from a Seattle based Zimbabwean, Tendai Maraire. Whether it was writing hip hop rhymes for Shabazz Palaces,... -
Chinese Folk-Rock Band Shanren Uses Crowdfunding To Connect With Fans During North American Tour
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No CommentsIndie folk band Shanren is using crowdfunding launchpad RocketHub to offer a personal experience for both audiences and fans of the band on their first North American tour this March.... -
GondwanaSound’s Album of the Week: Rangarang
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsThe Album of the Week at GondwanaSound radio show is Rangarang, a two CD compilation of forgotten jewels from prerevolutionary Iran on the Vampisoul Label. The Vampisoul boys and girls...