The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble makes its Alwan debut Saturday, June 26t, in an evening of Ottoman classical instrumental and vocal music, along with Turkish…
Rare New York Appearance of Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble
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Malian Sensation Vieux Farka Touré Releases Live Album
With international acclaim still pouring in from his second full-length, Fondo—one of iTunes best World Music albums of 2009, and a staple on critics’ year-end…
World Circuit’s Dream Project AfroCubism Goes on Tour
The original intention for Buena Vista Social Club was a stellar collaboration of musicians from Mali and Cuba. Now the original plan has finally been…
Jamaica’s Jazz Great Monty Alexander Returns to Lincoln Center
Renowned Jamaican jazz pianist and Jamaica’s acclaimed Commander of Distinction, Monty Alexander, is set to turn the heat up this summer in New York City…
Queen of Maskanda Busi Mhlongo Dies in Durban, South Africa
Influential South African singer Busi Mhlongo died June 15th of 2010 of breast cancer at Albert Luthuli Hospital in Cato Manor, Durban. She was 62.…
Puerto Rico’s Plena Libre Announces Summer Tour 2010
The masters of Puerto Rican plena, Plena Libre will be touring the United States in July and August of 2010. Captivating and moving audiences over…
Macaco, Youssou N´Dour, Oumou Sangare and Footballer Samuel Etoó Make Video to Support Shoe Collections for Africa
Spanish musician Macaco collaborates with world music stars Youssou N´dour (Senegal) and Oumou Sangare (Mali) in a corporate responsibility campaign developed by the Kiwi shoe…
Norway’s Førde Folk Festival Celebrates Musicians Who Refuse to Be Silenced
Freemuse lecture Even in 2010, it is an undeniable fact that many musicians face obstacles when they seek to perform or distribute their music. The…
International Body Music Festival 2010 to be Held at Lincoln Center in New York
The International Body Music Festival Concert will be held this year at Lincoln Center, in New York City on August 12, 2010. The festival…
Piranha Records Uncovers the Soul of Nubian Music with Egypt Noir
Egypt Noir – Nubian Soul Treasures is a collection of the icons and innovators of Egypt’s Nubian music and their songs of life, love, and…