Sammy Garcia y Sabor de Puerto Rico are set to perform a free show on Thursday June 27, 2013 at Saint Mary’s Park in the…
Puerto Rican percussion Maestro Sammy Garcia to Perform at SummerStage
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Miriam Ramos Wins Grand Prize at Cubadisco 2013
Cuban singer Miriam Ramos won the Cubadisco 2013 Grand Prize for the compilation La canción cubana. Vol. 1, De la tradición /Vol. 2, Entre 1948…
Reggae Star Natural Black to Perform in London on May 26
Popular Guyanese reggae artist Natural Black is set to headline Guyana’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations at Platinum Suite in London, England on May 26, 2013.…
Borneo World Music Expo 2013 Announces More Showcases
The first Borneo World Music Expo revealed the names of additional artists set to showcase during he event. The exposition will be held from 24…
The Celtic Fiddle Festival Announces 20th Anniversary UK Tour May – June 2013
Renowned ensemble Celtic Fiddle Festival will be touring the UK from May 29th – June 16th 2013 to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Celtic Fiddle Festival…
Songbird Riddim to Feature Reggae Artists from Virgin Islands and Beyond
I Grade Records announced the release of the Songbird Riddim album – the first installment of the Zion I Kings Riddim Series. The Songbird Riddim…
U.S. Postal Service Issues Stamp Honoring Tejano Music Icon Lydia Mendoza
The U.S. Postal Service announced the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the issuance of a stamp honoring Lydia Mendoza, one of…
Canadian Act Kalan Wi Wins Native American Music Award
Canadian world music group Kalan Wi Won the Award for Best Historical / Linguistic Recording at the 14th Annual Native American Music at the Seneca…
Flying With Musical Instruments Campaign in Europe
A new proposal before the European Parliament might finally solve the problems that musicians face when traveling on planes with their instruments. The proposal would…
Colombian Sensation Ondatropica to Perform in London on May 31
Ondatropica is set to perform on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 pm at Koko in London. Will Holland aka Quantic (accordion & guitar) has joined…