The compilation The Journey So Far—The Best of Loreena McKennitt by one of the leading voices in the international Celtic and world music scene is…
Celtic Music Star Loreena McKennitt to Celebrate 30th Career Anniversary With Retrospective
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Malian Singer Mamani Keïta to Release Kanou in February 2014
Mamani Keïta, one of the leading vocalists of Mali has a new album titled Kanou (World Village) scheduled for release February 11, 2014. Kanou means…
Irish Music Collective The Gloaming To Release Debut Album
The Gloaming, an Irish music ensemble featuring remarkable virtuoso musicians will release its self-titled debut album, The Gloaming, on January 20, 2014 in the UK.…
Jazz Across the Americas: Colombia & Peru to present A Conversation with Composers
The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance will host a conversation that explores traditional rhythms and music of Colombia and Peru and their adaption to the big…
Sauti za Busara Festival Announces Additional Artists
The 11th Sauti za Busara festival announced additional artists to the lineup that were confirmed after the last announcement: Ashimba (Tanzania / Finland), Majestad Negra…
Top African Acts to Perform at Africa Now! at the Apollo Theater in New York
The World Music Institute (WMI), along with the Apollo Theater, will present the second edition of Africa Now! on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00pm.…
The 13th Fiesta del Tambor Festival to Take Place in Havana
The 13th Fiesta del Tambor Festival (Drum Festival) will take place in Havana from March 11 to 14, 2014 at different venues, including the Mella…
Sound of the Xity in China Showcase Proposal Deadline January 15, 2014
Musicians interested in showcasing at Sound of the Xity (SOTX), China’s leading event for the international music industry, have until Wednesday, January 15, 2014 to…
Mauritanian Star Noura Mint Seymali to Appear at globalFEST 2014
Noura Mint Seymali, a popular singer from Mauritania, is scheduled to perform at new York City’s globalFEST 2014 world music showcase at The Marlin Room…
Mambo Outfit Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta to Perform at globalFEST 2014
Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta is set to perform at New York City’s globalFEST 2014 world music showcase at The Studio hall in Webster Hall…