Groups and soloists from 12 countries, including Spain, Argentina and Germany, have so far confirmed their attendance to the upcoming International Fair Cubadisco 2012, which…
Musicians from 12 countries to Participate in Cubadisco 2012
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The Best of Spain with Paco de Lucia and Buika This Spring in Miami
The Rhythm Foundation will be presenting some of the best sounds from Spain with two outstanding concerts at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the…
Rainforest World Music Festival & Borneo Jazz 2012 T-Shirt Design Winners Announced
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) revealed today the winners of the T-Shirt design competition for Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Jazz 2012 held recently at…
El Aaiún Egdat New Album by Sahrawi Music Diva Mariem Hassan
El Aaiún Egdat (El Aaiún on Fire) is the title of the new CD by Sahrawi music star Mariem Hassan. The album will be available…
Groundbreaking Nimbaya! The Women’s Drum & Dance Company of Guinea to Perform in New York
Nimbaya!, the first all-women’s percussion and dance troupe from Guinea is set to perform on Friday, March 23 & Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 18:00…
Samaya: A Benefit Album For Global Electronica Pioneer Cheb i Sabbah
Samaya is a benefit album to help raise money for Cheb i Sabbah’s health care costs. Global music pioneer Cheb i Sabbah was diagnosed last…
The Cream of Spanish Jazz and Flamenco on Jorge Pardo’s Huellas
Jorge Pardo, the influential saxophone and flute player, that introduced a new sound to Flamenco, has a new double album titled Huellas. The new recording…
Worlds Kaleid for Kamerunga
With the release of its second album, Kamerunga is maintaining its mission to redefine and reinvigorate Australian folk, blending original composition with heritage and elements…
Gilberto Gil’s Back2Black Festival Added to London 2012 Festival
The three-day Back2Black festival will arrive in London this summer as part of the London 2012 Festival, in the first ever iteration outside Brazil. Held…
WOMEX to Present World Music Showcase at SXSW 2012 in Austin
On Friday, March 16th, WOMEX will present a stage at South by Southwest (SXSW). The selection includes a wide variety of world music artists –…