World music and jazz showcase and conference Babel Med Music is set to take place March 16-18, 2017 in Marseilles, France. The showcase part of…
Babel Med Music Showcase Announces 2017 Edition
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Israeli Electronic Folk Trio A-Wa to Perform in Los Angeles Skirball Cultural Center
Israeli electronic folk band A-Wa is set to perform Sunday, September 25, 2016. The group includes sisters Tair, Liron, and Tagel Haim who mix their…
offWOMEX Showcases Confirmed
WOMEX 2016 organizers confirmed the offWOMEX showcase program which will bring artists from Canada, Mexico, Chad, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan and Portugal. WOMEX 2016 will…
Reggae Star Alpha Blondy to Perform at SummerStage in Manhattan
African reggae star Alpha Blondy is set to perform at Marcus Garvey Park in Manhattan on Tuesday, August 16. Admission is free. Since his first…
Jordi Savall Releases Granada 1013-1526
Composer and muician Jordi Savall has a new album titled Granada 1013-1526 (Alia Vox AVSA 9915). The recording features his regular ensemble Hespèrion XXI and…
National Folk Festival Announces Youth Rising
The National Folk Festival announced its 2016 program. The 2016 edition will take place in downtown Greensboro (North Carolina) September 9-11. “Youth Rising: Tomorrow’s Masters…
Richard Bona Announces American Tour and New Album
Cameroonian bassist and singer-songwriter Richard Bona has a new album titled Heritage, scheduled for release on September 16 in the United States. To promote the…
Brazilian Bands Today at SummerStage in New York City
SummerStage will present several Brazilian today, Saturday, August 6 in Central Park, Manhattan. The artists featured include Monobloco, Cabruêra, Boogarins, and DJ Luiz Santos. Admission…
Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil Headliners at the Opening Ceremony of Rio Olympics
Acclaimed Brazilian singers, songwriters, and guitarists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are set to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio…
Maarja Nuut & Special Guest to perform in London
Estonian fiddler and singer Maarja Nuut & Special Guest are set to perform in London on July 20th July, 2016. Maarja Nuut’s music combines traditional…