The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is taking place this weekend, July 15-17, 2016 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. The festival schedule reflects…
Vancouver Folk Music Festival This Weekend
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Celebrated Salsa Composer and Pianist José Lugo Dies of Cancer
Acclaimed Puerto Rican composer, arranger and pianist José Lugo passed away June 12. In a joint press release Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy…
Roberto Tombesi Releases Northern Adriatic Melodeon Album
Italian musician Roberto Tombesi has a new album titled In ‘sta via. Tombesi is one of catalysts of the Italian folk revival. He founded Calicanto,…
Colombian Band Sidestepper Announces UK Tour
Sidestepper will bring the contemporary tropical sounds of Colombia and the Caribbean to the UK in July 2016. The band will be playing tracks from…
Yadam to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Cuban singer-songwriter Yadam is set to perform on Saturday, March 12th at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium on 2901 W Flagler St., Miami, FL 33135. Before…
Iván “Melon” Lewis to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Cuban born, Spain based jazz composer and virtuoso pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis is recognized as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He…
St. Lucian Reggae Artist Taj Weekes Receives Top Humanitarian Award
Reggae Artist, philanthropist and CEO of non-profit They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) Taj weekes has been awarded the Les Pitons Medal (Gold) under the Order…
Miami’s Global Cuba Fest 2016 to Celebrate the Cuban Diaspora in Spain
Global Cuba Fest 2016 will present the most recognized musicians of the Cuban Diaspora based in Spain. The celebration takes place on Saturday, March 12th…
Bio Ritmo Releases Oriza Music Video
Salsa and tropical music band Bio Ritmo has released a new music video featuring its single “Oriza.” The video was made by Nate Griffith…
Toronto to Host the 14th Annual Asian Music Series in April and May
Small World Music has announced the lineup for the 14th Annual Asian Music Series, a set of concerts that celebrates Asian and South Asian Heritage…