AfroCubism will perform Monday, June 27th of 2011 at at Royal Albert Hall in London. AfroCubism features Eliades Ochoa, Djelimady Tounkara, Toumani Diabaté, Bassekou Kouyate…
AfroCubism to Perform at Royal Albert Hall in 2011
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Going Global at Savannah Music Festival 2011
Savannah Music Festival 2011 (March 24 to April 9, 2011) will showcase various musical traditions from across the world. ‘African Interplay,’ “a one-time only double-bill…
Carlos Saura, Spain’s celebrated film director, to present Flamenco Hoy in new York
Renowned film director Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Hoy will make its U.S debut at New York City Center with 7 performances, Feb 16 – 20, 2011.…
The Creole Choir of Cuba announces a 14 date UK tour for January/ February 2011
The Creole Choir of Cuba has announced a 14 date UK tour for January/ February 2011. The Creole Choir’s Cuban name Desandann means literally ‘descendents’…
Ólöf Arnalds Releases Stunning Surrender Video
Icelandic folk pop sensation Ólöf Arnalds has released several sensational videos to promote her new recording, titled Innundir skinni. The music video ‘Surrender‘ features guest…
World Music Nominees in the 25th annual fRoots Critics Poll Announced
The nominees in the 25th annual fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year have been announced today. Every year since 1986 (when the first winner…
Iconic Bluegrass and Country at Savannah Music Festival 2011
Maintaining its deep commitment to presenting a perfect balance of iconic artists and new forces on the scene, Savannah Music Festival (March 24 to April…
World-Dance Duo Los Chicharrons to Release Roots Of Life on January 2011
Los Chicharrons will be releasing a brand new Afro Funk album to help celebrate Tummy Touch’s 15 year birthday. Roots Of Life (out 1/25/11) is…
Pacifika Reconstructed in Chocolate Remixes
Chocolate Remixes is a bilingual groover from Pacifika’s latest album, Supermagique. Adrian Quesada (Ocote Soul Sounds/Grupo Fantasma/Brownout) moves the track into psychedelic funk territory while…
Ethno Sweden 2011 Survives
Jeunesses Musicales International (JM) announced that Ethno Sweden 2011 will continue. Jeunesses Musicales International (JM) Sweden, Rikskonserter and Concerts Sweden will be closed down by…