S.O.B.’s in New York will present the Queen of Soca Music, Alison Hinds, on Tuesday August 26th. The "Roll it Gal" gave a memorable performance…
Queen of Soca Music Alison Hinds at S.O.B.’s August 26
Month: August 2008
Bollywood Snoop Dogg
The popular rap artist Snoop Dogg – his real name is Calvin Broadus – has stirred the cultural pot in India by partnering with Bollywood…
Madison World Music Festival Announces 2008 Lineup
The fifth annual Madison World Music Festival will be held from September 12-20, 2008, in the Memorial Union and other venues. On the 14th it…
Reggae Legend Burning Spear Releases Jah Is Real
Reggae legend Burning Spear has been through more than his share of trials, but the biggest test of Spear’s positive message of unity, peace, and…
Moroccan King grants Marcel Khalife the Medal of Intellectual Achievement!
Renowned Lebanese composer, oud virtuoso and singer Marcel Khalife was granted the Medal of Intellectual Achievement by Morocco’s King Mohammed on Wednesday (July 30) in…
Sergio Rocks
Sergio Mendes Encanto (Concord Records, 2008) Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes is back with yet another masterpiece. The veteran musician has invited a collection of musical…
Lau Captured Live
Lau Live (Compass Records, 2008) From Scotland comes yet another group of outstanding instrumentalists. Lau‘s latest CD, titled Live, captures the energy and enchantment of…
Gypsy Caravan Film Released on DVD
The documentary Gypsy Caravan, which came out in 2006, is now available on DVD. Gypsy Caravan is an uplifting and moving film which explores the…
Saharan Sensation Etran Finatawa Return to the United States in September 2008
Niger-based Etran Finatawa, a band that includes Tuareg and Woodabe nomads, will return to the United States for September-October tour. Etran Finatawa visited the U.S.…
Chinese Superstar Sa Dingding to Play Festival of World Cultures in Ireland
As the world spotlight turns on China with the upcoming Olympics, Dún Laoghaire will welcome Chinese singer Sa Dingding to its annual celebration of global…