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Albino Mbie Wins International Songwriting Competition 2014 World Music Award
Albino Mbie from Maputo, Mozambique is the winner of the World Music category at the International Songwriting Competition 2014 with a song titled ‘Awusiwana.’ While…
Japanese Jazz Trumpeter Shunzo Ohno Wins International Songwriting Competition 2014 Grand Prize
The International Songwriting Competition 2014 announced today that Grand Prize is awarded to Japanese trumpeter Shunzo Ohno for his song “Musashi,” entered in the Jazz…
Founding member of the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band Lester Armistead Dies at 72
“Lonesome” Lester Armistead, founding member of The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band died May 3, 2014 after a battle with cancer in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. A posting…
Diverse Programming at Suma Flamenca 2014
The Suma Flamenca 2014 (Flamenco summit) festival will open on Wednesday, June 4th with world premiere El Jardín del Temblor (The Garden of Tremor), a…
‘Talk To Strangers’ Debut Album by English Folk Singer Fiona Bevan
‘Talk To Strangers‘ (Navigator Records) is the title of the debut solo album from Suffolk-born singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan that is generating a lot of excitement.…
Colombian Salsa legends Grupo Niche to Perform in London Tomorrow
Grupo Niche, Colombia’s favorite salsa orchestra is set to perform tomorrow at Electric Brixton this Friday, May 2. Grupo Niche has conquered the world for…
Caetano Veloso Releases video in Support of Rainforest Alliance
Iconic Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso was inspired to protect the rainforest of his native Brazil from further destruction. He came together with Lenine, Criolo, Emicida…
SGAE Foundation to Present World Music Series in Madrid
The SGAE Foundation has organized a world music concert series titled Archipiélagos sonoros (sound archipelagos) that will take place May 2-4, 2014 May at Madrid’s…
Taj Mahal to perform Special Solo Concert May 26 in New York
American blues and world music artist Taj Mahal is scheduled to perform at city winery in New York City on May 26, 2014 Taj Mahal…