Helsinki-based band Okra Playground is set to release a new album in March 2018 titled Ääneni Yli Vesien. The group combines traditional Finnish musical instruments…
Finnish Electro-folk Band Okra Playground to Release Ääneni Yli Vesien
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Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta Wins Best Tropical Latin Album at 60th Grammy Awards
Salsa Big Band by Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta is the winner of the Best Tropical Latin Album at the 60th Grammy Awards.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Wins the Best World Music Album at 60th Grammy Awards
Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration by South African ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 60th…
globalFEST: The New Golden Age of Latin Music Tour Begins February 2, 2018
American world music showcase producers globalFEST have announced a tour featuring some of the finest young Latin music artists based in the United States. The…
Malian Guitar Maestro Vieux Farka Touré to Perform in Carrboro
Celebrated Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is set to perform on Thursday, March 1st at 8 PM at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina.…
WOMEX 2018 Call for Showcase, Conference and Film Proposals
World Music Expo WOMEX is seeking music showcase, conference and film screening proposals for the 2018 edition. WOMEX 2018 will be held in Las Palmas…
Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Releases Video for “One People One World”
Acclaimed Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti will release a new album titled One People One World next month. The music video for the album’s title track…
Reggae Drummer Steve Nisbett Dies at 69
Steel Pulse founder Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett died on January 18, 2018. Steve Nisbett was born in Nevis (West Indies) March 15, 1948. His family moved…
Tal National to Perform in Brooklyn
Acclaimed Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Littlefield. The band will be presenting…
London’s La Linea Festival Announces Shows by Jorge Drexler and Gisela Joao
London’s Latin Music Festival La Linea has announced two new high profile concerts for this year’s event: Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler and fado vocalist Gisela…