Sonar Kollektiv has announced the release of the third volume of its Paz E Futebol (Peace and Football/Soccer) series. The Brazilian boogie compilation is scheduled…
Brazilian Boogie Highlights on Paz E Futebol 3 Compilation
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Mundial Montreal Reveals 2020 Virtual Program
The virtual-only 2020 edition of world music conference and showcase Mundial Montréal will take place on November 23-24. Mundial Montreal 2020 will feature 10 Discovery…
Madagascan Musicians Modeste Hugues & Kilema Aim to Save the World
Modeste, a talented guitar player from Betroka (Eastern Madagascar), and Kilema, a multifaceted instrumentalist from Toliara (Western Madagascar), have come together to play and sing…
Laura Esparza and Carlos Esteban win the 13th Sons de la Mediterrània Contest
Laura Esparza and Carlos Esteban from Valencia (Spain) are the winners of the 13th edition of the Concurs Sons de la Mediterrània. The contest final…
Fabiana Cozza Celebrates Afro-Brazilian Music on Dos Santos
Fabiana Cozza has a new album titled Dos Santos. Cozza is one of the great Brazilian performers of her generation, and has already found her…
Zanzibar’s Sauti za Busara 2021 Festival to Feature African Music 100% Live
Sauti za Busara, the leading East African music festival, will take place in Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania) during February 12-13, 2021. Sauti za Busara will…
Mig Music to Release Runrig Boxed Set
One Legend – Two Concerts (Live At Rockpalast 1996 & 2001) is the title of a new 4CD + 2DVD boxed set from Scottish Celtic…
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2021 Dates
The annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival has announced the 2021 dates. Festival organizers hope that they will be able to hold live events…
Hawaiian Reggae Band The Steppas Releases New Single “Stay”
The Steppas, a reggae band ftom Hawaii, has released a new single titled “Stay” on October 9, 2020 through Easy Star Records. “Stay” touches on…
NYP Records Releases ‘Global Afrobeat Movement’
DJ Mukambo has compiled a selection of Afrobeat bands from different corners of the world. ‘Global Afrobeat Movement’ showcases the thriving international scene with bands…