More than 53,000 festivalgoers attended WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011, which took place on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi and in Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain.…
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 Concludes with Performances by Top World Music acts and Homegrown Tarab Al Emarat
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Global Electronica Sensation Karsh Kale to Relase New Album Titled Cinema
Karsh Kale’s new album, Cinema, is Kale’s fifth and his most ambitious album to date. Kale’s diverse musical talents as a tabla player/drummer, remixer, producer…
Historic Afrobeat party at Roskilde Festival with Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti
Afrobeat will be celebrated at Roskilde Festival 2011 with two of its biggest stars. For the first time ever, Fela Kuti’s two sons Seun Kuti…
World Music Stars Drew Crowds Friday Night to WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011
World music festival WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 continued to entertain large audiences with explosive performances on Friday night at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi and…
Gregg Allman to Perform at Blaze Festival 2011 in London
Legendary southern rock and blues musician will bring his Gregg Allman Low Country Blues Tour to Barbican Hall in London on Friday 1 July 2011.…
Fantastic WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 Opening Day with 20.000 Visitors
The WOMAD Abu Dhabi Festival 2011, organized for the third consecutive year by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) and WOMAD Festivals,…
The Kronos Quartet to Perform with global artists at Luminato 2011 Festival in Toronto
With thousands of concerts and dozens of recordings to its credit, the Kronos Quartet is one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential ensembles. Collaborating…
World Music Festival ¡Globalquerque! Announces First Confirmed Acts for 2011
¡Globalquerque! 2001, the annual world music festival held in albuquerque (New Mexico) has announced the first confirmed acts for this year’s festival. the line-up includes…
Banjo Master Bill Emerson Releases Eclipse
Bill Emerson has released Eclipse, his seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release. On this new project, Bill is joined by other bluegrass…
Video of the Week: Tirso by Trance Untes
Trance Untes is a Madrid-based band that plays dance music rhythms such as trance, house, techno and progressive through world music instruments. Trance Untes will…