World Music returns to Dubai in March 2012. du Live! will bring the best of global live music at the World Music Festival in association…
du World Music Festival Returns to Downtown Dubai in 2012
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Africa Oyé 2012 Music Festival Confirms First Acts for 2012
Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band (Jamaica), Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga (Democratic Republic of Congo), Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra (Nigeria/UK), The Endless Journey (Niger), and…
Folk and World Music Community Organizes to Save Renowned BBC Radio Scotland Global Gathering Show
A grassroots campaign is taking place to save one of the most important world music radio shows in the UK. Global Gathering, on BBC Radio…
Benefit Concert for World Fusion Pioneer Matthew Montfort
The Sympathetic Strings & Resonant Reeds fundraiser concert will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 7:30 PM at Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California. The…
Rajasthan to Host 4th Edition of World Sufi Spirit Festival
The Indian state of Rajasthan is all set to serenade music aficionados with the 4th edition of the World Sufi Spirit Festival (WSSF) at Nagaur…
Debo Band to Release Next Album on Next Ambiance / Sub Pop
Seattle-based Next Ambiance / Sub Pop has announced the release of the new album by world music act Debo Band. The label will release their…
World Music Meeting WOMEX 2012 Seeking Proposals for Conference Speakers & Mentors
World music conference and showcase WOMEX 2012 is now accepting submissions conference speakers & mentors. World music professionals from around the world are called upon…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2012 Now Accepting Films for Screening
WOMEX 2012 is calling music filmmakers to show their work at the IMZ Film Screenings at WOMEX, the leading platform for world music in audiovisual…
Avant-Garde Composer Eyvind Kang Releases The Narrow Garden
The Narrow Garden is the new album from Seattle composer Eyvind Kang. A multi-instrumentalist, Kang is well-known for his string arrangements and recordings with John…
Mambo Legend Israel López “Cachao” Wins Grammy for His Last Album
Only three months after winning his second Latin Grammy in the category of “Best Traditional Tropical Album”, the great Cuban bass player and composer Israel…