The Signature Series at Berklee will present Colombian vocalist, dancer, and teacher Totó la Momposina on November 5, 2015. Totó la Momposina represents the…
Colombian Folk Music Legend Totó la Momposina to Perform at Berklee
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Cante de Las Minas Winners Touring Port Cities
The winners of the influential Festival del Cante de Las Minas will begin a tour of the main port cities of Spain. The Las…
Fado Singer Ana Laíns to Begin USA Educational Tour
Ana Laíns, one of the leading fado vocalists, will be heading to the United States to make her first major tour. Between October 16…
Los Cenzontles Release “Pelo de Oro” Music Video
Celebrated California-based Mexican traditional music band Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) has released “Pelo de Oro”, the video of its second single from its new…
Nega Jaci Releases Canta Elis e Chico in Portugal
Brazilian singer Nega Jaci released in Portugal her first solo album titled Canta Elis e Chico (Nega sings Elis and Chico). This new recording…
Disco Big-Band VO5 Releases Dance Originality
The 9-piece disco big-band VO5 has released a music video in anticipation of its upcoming album Dance Originality. The recording is set for release…
World Music Expo WOMEX Seeking Host City Locations for 2018-2020
WOMEX organizers Piranha Arts have announced a call for host city proposals this week. WOMEX caters to the global music community and takes place…
World Music Expo WOMEX to Return to Santiago de Compostela in 2016
WOMEX, the leading international gathering for world music professionals announced today that the 22nd edition will take place October 19-23 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain…
The West Bridge Band Releases Kibera Esbera [Kenya]
The album Kibera Esbera [Kenya] by Kenyan act The West Bridge Band is now available in digital format. Kibera Esbera [Kenya] was originally released by…
The Transglobal World Music Chart Releases its First Chart October 1, 2015
The newly created Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) released today, October 1st, 2015 the first list of its history. The Transglobal World Music Chart…