Reggae Gold The annual Reggae Gold series returns in 2021 with a collection of hits. Reggae Gold 2021 features “Go Down Deh” by Spice, featuring…
Reggae Hits and New Releases in August 2021
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Afro-Nordic Band Monoswezi to Release Shanu
Musical collective Monoswezi has announced the release of a new album titled “Shanu” (Riverboat Records), scheduled for release in October 2021. “Shanu” will feature new…
World Rhythm Explorers Elektric Voodoo Launch Third Studio Album ‘Telescope’
Elektric Voodoo has released its new album titled “Telescope”. The ensemble delivers a thrilling mix of Afrobeat, Latin music, rock hooks, reggae, world music, and…
A Quatro Vozes at Malungo Festival
The Minas Gerais group A Quatro Vozes, now in a trio, formed by the sisters Dora, Jurema and Jussara Otaviano, present the musical diversity of…
Award-Winning World Fusion Band Opium Moon to Release Double Album
Grammy-winning band Opium Moon is set to release a double album titled ‘Night + Day‘. Release date is August 27, 2021. Opium Moon performs a…
Famed Salsa Musician and Producer Larry Harlow Dies at 82
Renowned salsa multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer and bandleader Lawrence Ira Kahn, better known as Larry Harlow, died on August 20, 2021. Larry Harlow was a salsa…
Darbar Festival 2021
October 21 – October 24, 2021, various venues NEW: Indian Music Appreciation Course (livestreamed Sat 16 and Sun 17 Oct, 2pm-5.30pm each day) Ken Zuckerman with Surdarshan…
Captain Planet and Kevin Florez release “Borracho Bailando Champeta”
DJ & music producer Captain Planet has joined forces with Colombian star Kevin Florez to release the song “Borracho Bailando Champeta.” The song celebrates the…
¡Globalquerque! Reveals 2021 Line-up
World music festival ¡Globalquerque! has announced the lineup for the 2021 edition of the annual event. The festival will take place September 17 and 18,…
Mexico City’s Son Rompe Pera Announces U.S.A. Tour
Mexico City’s marimba innovators Son Rompe Pera will be touring the United States for the first time. The band will be promoting its album Batuco…