International world music conference WOMEX, is calling all world music artists and DJs to submit their applications to perform at the WOMEX 2013 Showcase Festival.…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2013 Now Accepting Showcase Applications
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Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette Announces 2013 Lineup
The 27th edition of the renowned roots, pop and world music Festival International de Louisiane will take place April 24-April 28, 2013. This year’s line-up…
Celebrated Irish Acoustic Band Lúnasa to Release Album with RTE Concert Orchestra
Lúnasa, one of the finest Celtic music bands from Ireland will release their new album titled Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra this year. The…
Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways to Be Released February 26
Smithsonian Folkways has announced the release of “Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways” . The album, compiled by music historian and folklorist Richard Carlin, is…
Tango Innovators Bajofondo Announce 2013 North American Tour
South American band Bajofondo announced they will tour throughout North America in March and April in support of their forthcoming album Presente, scheduled for release…
Violin Maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam to Bring His Global Fusion to Skirball Cultural Center
Dr. L. Subramaniam’s Global Fusion project featuring renowned harmonica blues musician Corky Siegel are scheduled to perform on Friday, February 22 at 8:00 PM at…
The Creole Choir of Cuba Announces U.S. 2013 Tour
The Creole Choir of Cuba will be touring the eastern part of the United States to promote its latest release titled Santiman. It is The…
Fourteenth Annual Native American Music Awards Announce Nominees
The 14th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMA) announced today the nominees for this year. The nominees reflect the combined votes of the NAMA Advisory…
Cape Verdian Zé Luís Releases Serenata
Cape Verdian singer Zé Luís has a new album titled Serenata on the Lusafrica label. On the album, Zé Luis’s vivid and relaxed tenor voice…
World Music Forum and Showcase Babel Med Music Announces 2013 Program
Babel Med Music will make Marseilles (France) the focus of the international world music community in March. For the 9th consecutive year, the Mediterranean city…