After traveling the globe presenting her studio album “Kachupada” (2012), Portuguese singer Carmen Souza releases now a live album recorded with her quartet on October…
Carmen Souza Releases Live at Lagny Jazz Festival
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Famed Brazilian Vocalist Maria Rita to Perform at City Winery in New York
Brazilian singer Maria Rita, one of the leading vocalists from Brazil, is set to perform at New York’s City Winery on Sunday, February 2 and…
World Music Star Angelique Kidjo to Perform a Special Concert at The Town Hall in New York City
Angélique Kidjo, one of the most popular artists in the world music scene, will perform a special concert at The Town Hall in in New…
Kong Audio Announces the Release of Chinee Orchestra Standard Edition
Kong Audio has announced the release of Chinee Orchestra SE, a collection of 27 Chinese instruments, plus one set of Chinese percussion. The Standard Edition…
World Music Winners of 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The Recording Academy announced today the winners of the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Two predictable recordings tied for Best World Music Album: Live: Singing For…
Babel Med Music 2014 Announces Showcase Selection
During three days, March 20-22, 2014 world music showcase Babel Med Music will present 31 projects where traditional music meets new visions and protest songs.…
Hip Deep Ghana – Music of the North and South Video
A new mini-documentary produced by Afropop Worldwide, titled “Hip Deep Ghana- Music of the North and South” is now available. The video expands on the…
First Atlantic Music Expo 2014 Showcases Confirmed
The first set of showcase acts that will perform at the First Atlantic Music Expo in Cape Verde was revealed today. Atlantic Music Expo will…
Bassekou Kouyate and True Blues to Perform in Los Angeles February 8, 2014
Malian ngoni maestro Bassekou Kouyate and his outstanding ensemble Ngoni Ba is scheduled to perform Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Royce Hall, UCLA. Blues musician…
Ingebjørg Bratland, Odd Nordstoga and Moddi Winners of Spellemannspris Awards 2013
Norwegian folk music artists Ingebjørg Bratland, Odd Nordstoga and Moddi are the winners of this year’s edition of Spellemannspris, the top music awards in Norway.…