Singer and songwriter Gal Costa, one of the finest vocalists in Brazil, passed away on November 9, 2022, in São Paulo. She was 77 years…
Gal Costa, One of Brazil’s Greatest Singers, Dies at 77
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Chucho Valdés to Present “The Creation” Concert on November 25 in Berlin
Chucho Valdés is set to present “The Creation” with the Yoruban Orchestra on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).…
Oumou Sangaré to Perform at Madrid Jazz Festival next Saturday
African music star Oumou Sangaré is set to perform on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Teatro Fernán Gómez as part of the Madrid Jazz Festival.…
Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei to Perform at Maurer Hall in Chicago
Acclaimed American banjo player Abigail Washburn and Chinese American guzheng master Wu Fei are set to perform on Thursday, November 10 (8:00 PM) at Maurer…
Panel Discussion: “The Legacy of Tito Rodríguez” at Hostos Community College
A panel discussion will follow the Family Concert: “The Mambo? A Bolero? Tito Rodríguez?” in the Repertory Theater on Sat., November 12 at 3:30 p.m.…
Family Concert: “The Mambo? A Bolero? Tito Rodríguez?” at Hostos Community College
Legendary percussionist John “Dandy” Rodríguez, Jr. will bring his 10-piece band to the Repertory Theater at Hostos on Saturday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. for…
World Heart Beat Announces Inaugural Season at Embassy Gardens
New South London venue World Heart Beat opened its doors in the heart of Nine Elms this week as part of the ongoing expansion of…
Eliades Ochoa, Star of Buena Vista Social Club to Perform in London
Eliades Ochoa, one of the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, is set to perform on Friday, 11 November 2022 at the Barbican in London.…
Film Rarities with Henry Medina: Mambo Madness” & Beyond at Hostos Community College
On Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College, Latin music collector and historian Henry Medina will present highlights…
Derek Gripper & Guy Buttery Announce November 2022 Tour
Long-time friends, collaborators and leading players of the acoustic guitar scene in South Africa, Derek Gripper and Guy Buttery are touring together again this month.…