Video of the Week: JuJu live in Basel
One of the hottest bands in the world music scene is UK-based JuJu. The band includes Justin Adams (electric guitar, bendir, backing vocals), Juldeh Camara…
View More Video of the Week: JuJu live in BaselHugh Masekela to Celebrate Mama Afrika at Blaze Festival 2011 in London
Sunday 10 July & Monday 11 July 2011 Hugh Masekela: Celebrate Mama Afrika Hackney Empire Produced by Serious The spirit of Africa’s best-known voice, Miriam…
View More Hugh Masekela to Celebrate Mama Afrika at Blaze Festival 2011 in LondonJavier Limón’s “Mujeres de Agua” Featuring Buika and Brazil’s Luisa Maita to Perform at Stern Grove August 14
Javier Limón’s “Mujeres de Agua” featuring singers Buika, La Shica and Sandra Carrasco; and Brailian singer and Luisa Maita will perform at Stern Grove August…
View More Javier Limón’s “Mujeres de Agua” Featuring Buika and Brazil’s Luisa Maita to Perform at Stern Grove August 14Renowned Piper José Ángel Hevia Presents the MBS 300 Electronic Bagpipe
After several years of development and tests, renowned piper and electronic bagpipe manufacturer José Ángel Hevia presented his new electronic bagpipe model. The MBS 300…
View More Renowned Piper José Ángel Hevia Presents the MBS 300 Electronic BagpipeNew Reggae Flavor on Dakar-Kingston
Youssou N’Dour Dakar-Kingston (Emarcy Records, 2011) Youssou N’Dour draws deeply from his own childhood experiences of listening to the easy, breezy reggae recordings played in…
View More New Reggae Flavor on Dakar-KingstonIndian Ocean Music Market, New Major Networking Event for the Indian Ocean Region
A major new music market was announced this week. Scènes Australes will presents, in partnership with the Conseil Régional of Reunion Island, the first Indian…
View More Indian Ocean Music Market, New Major Networking Event for the Indian Ocean RegionBanjo with a worldwide scope
Jayme Stone Room of Wonders (Jayme Stone JS300, 2010) Canadian banjoist Jayme Stone ventures into the world of jazz improvisation, classical music and various global…
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Babel Med Music 2012 will be held 29 – 31 March 2012. The registration to apply for a showcase is now open to all the…
View More Babel Med Music Seeks World Music Artists for 2012 ShowcasesChucho and Bebo Valdés to Be Honored at Berklee College of Music
Berklee president Roger H. Brown will present Cuban musicians Chucho Valdés and Bebo Valdés, with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee College of Music’s…
View More Chucho and Bebo Valdés to Be Honored at Berklee College of MusicWildman of Rhythm: the Life and Music of Benny Moré
Wildman of Rhythm: the Life and Music of Benny Moré by John Radanovich University Press of Florida; 1st edition (September 27, 2009) Benny More was…
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