Africa Oyé Festival confirmed that reggae legend Marcia Griffiths is on board to headline the festival this year. Known as “The Queen of Reggae”, Griffiths’…
Reggae Legend Marcia Griffiths to Headline Africa Oyé Festival
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Renowned Persian Multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian Releases First Solo Album
Iranian born composer and multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian has released his first solo album Mehraab (Terrestrial Lane Records/Electrofone), which brings to the forefront his exceptional…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces Complete Lineup for 2011
The 18th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival will be held June 17, 18 & 19, 2011 in Boonville, California at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds.…
First Online Bluegrass Academy Announced
Bluegrass fans around the world will soon be able to learn fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, and guitar online directly from some of the biggest names…
UCLA Live Reveals 2011-12 World Music Series
UCLA Live unveiled its 2011-12 season, highlighted by a diverse array of events in classical, jazz, roots, world and popular music along with three unique…
WOMAD 2011 Line-Up at Bristol Zoo Announced
The wild night of world music, frivolity and the extraordinary setting of the Bristol Zoo is fast becoming a once in a life time experience.…
Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma and friends to Perform with 400 Silk Road Connect Students in New York on June 7, 2011
For 2011’s City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage opening night, 400 New York City sixth-graders and their teachers will perform with the internationally acclaimed Silk Road Ensemble…
Rhythms of Black Peru Compilation to Be Released May 24, 2011
The Rhythms of Black Peru compilation of Afro-Peruvian music will be released May 24, 2011 on sdecret Stash Records. From the mid 1950s through the…
Adarrots Wins 6th Eurofolk International Contest
Basque folk band Adarrots won the 6th edition of Concurso Internacional Eurofolk, held in Córdoba (Spain). After winning in the Spanish round, Adarrots traveled to…
Chicago Folk & Roots Festival 2011 Announces Main Stage Lineup
Chicago Folk & Roots Festival 2011 will take place Saturday & Sunday, July 9th & 10th, Noon – 10pm. Saturday’s Main Stage highlights include Texas…