This week’s video features Sanam Marvi, the superb Pakistani folk and Sufi singer. At her young age she is considered among the finest performers in…
Video of the Week: Sanam Marvi’s Manzil-e-Sufi
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Bomba Estéreo to Perform at Blaze Festival 2011 in London
Bomba Estéreo will perform Tuesday 21 June 2011 at XOYO in London. Electro tropical outfit Bomba Estéreo, led by the mighty voice of Li Saumet,…
Barbican in London Announces First line-up of Blaze Summer Music Festival
Blaze returns in June and July 2011 with a range of events in the Barbican and across East London. Major international artists, commissions and new…
2011 Heineken TransAtlantic Festival to present Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo
The 9th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival schedule will feature Antibalas, Ceu, Nortec Collective, Bomba Estereo, Spam All Stars, Tango Conspiracy, and Cleaveland Jones. Schedule: Thur. April…
Flamenco Hoy 2010 Awards Announced
The winners of the 12th Flamenco Hoy awards (XII Premios “Flamenco Hoy”) were announced on March 21st at Teatro Lara in Madrid (Spain). Winners 1.…
Video of the Week: Playing For Change’s Redemption Song Video
With the approval and support of the Marley Estate, Playing For Change sought to create a truly global recording of Bob Marley‘s “Redemption Song.” The…
Acoustic Africa to Bring African Guitar Traditions to UCLA Live’s Royce Hall March 26
The concert series UCLA Live will present Acoustic Africa at Royce Hall Saturday March 26 at 8 p.m. The concert includes Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi…
Kathryn Williams to Perform at The Capstone Theatre in Liverpool
Liverpool Folk songwriter Kathryn Williams will perform Saturday 19 March 2011 at The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool. Now based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Kathryn Williams rarely…
Roots and World Music Festival Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival 2011
The 9th Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will hold its annual spring festival from Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April…
Luminato Announces 2011 Music and Celebrations Program
Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, announced the Festival’s 2011 music and celebrations program. The fifth anniversary edition of Luminato introduces a new downtown…