Boston (Massachusetts), USA – ACCION International, a pioneer and leader in microfinance, announced the release of Putumayo World Music’s newest CD, Latin Reggae, a collection…
View More Putumayo World Music Releases New CD to Benefit ACCIONAuthor: World Music Central News Room
Alasdair Fraser, Peatbog Faeries, La Banda Europa and Väsen at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 26
Renowned Celtic music acts, Swedish folk wizards Väsen and the Pan-European Ensemble are some of the highlights January 26 at Celtic Connections 2008. In addition,…
View More Alasdair Fraser, Peatbog Faeries, La Banda Europa and Väsen at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 26Notes From Celtistan
Benjy Wertheimer and Michael Mandrell Notes from Celtistan (Wolf Club Music, 2007) As the title of the CD suggests, this seductive CD, recorded in concert…
View More Notes From CeltistanHurdy Gurdy Night, Michael McGoldrick Band and Den Fule at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 25
A hurdy gurdy fest waits the audience at Celtic Connections on January 25. Four top exponents of this ancient European folk instrument will be performing…
View More Hurdy Gurdy Night, Michael McGoldrick Band and Den Fule at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 25Heavyweights Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega and More World Music January 24 at Celtic Connections 2008
Some of the leading Scottish bands, Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega, make their appearance at Celtic Connections 2008 on January 24. The festival will also present…
View More Heavyweights Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Bodega and More World Music January 24 at Celtic Connections 2008Andy Palacio Memorial Service in Chicago
The Chicago Garífuna community will be holding a memorial service for celebrated Belizean musician Andy Palacio. The service will take place at at 1:30, with…
View More Andy Palacio Memorial Service in ChicagoAndy Palacio Honored by Director-General of UNESCO
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, paid tribute today to the Belizean singer and musician Andy Palacio, UNESCO Artist for Peace, who passed away last…
View More Andy Palacio Honored by Director-General of UNESCOAndy Palacio Wins Prestigious BBC World Music Award
London, UK – The tragic death on Saturday 19th January of Andy Palacio, the much-loved Garifuna musician from Belize, has made it appropriate for some…
View More Andy Palacio Wins Prestigious BBC World Music AwardScottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 presents renowned acts Martin Simpson, Bert Jansch & Espers with Eliza Carthy, Balkan Night with Balkanopolis & Kries, Dougie MacLean with Cherryholmes,…
View More Scottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008Andy Palacio Funeral and Tribute Concert
Belize will honor the late Andy Palacio this week with a tribute concert on Friday, January 25, in the morning. The concert will be held…
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