The NY Gypsy Festival celebrates its fifth annual performance schedule with one of the most diverse lineups of its history. The Festival kicks off on…
The NY Gypsy Festival 2009 Announces Music Program
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WOMEX 2009 Announces The Great Nordic Night Opening Concert
WOMEX announced today a special, exclusive event for the Opening Concert – the Great Nordic Night, presented in association with the Danish Folk Council. The…
WOMEX 2009 Daycases Announced
WOMEX 2009 will once again use the daytime Showcases to highlight more intimate performances and acoustic artists in a respectful, sympathetic setting. All will be…
Oumou Sangaré and Monica Salmaso Concert in Berlin
Das Haus der Kulturen and the World in Berlin will present a concert by Oumou Sangaré and Monica Salmaso on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at…
Music Celebrities to Judge International Songwriting Competition 2009 Which Is Open to World Music Acts
The 2009 edition of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is accepting submissions for its reputable awards. The competition includes categories that are of interest to…
The Chieftains ‘Live At Montreux 1997’ DVD Released September 1
Switzerland’s legendary Montreux Jazz Festival has always boasted a variety of talent, in all musical genres. In 1997, it proudly hosted a feast of Irish…
Belly Dance Music Master Releases Ruby in 2009
Egyptian percussion master Hossam Ramzy has a new recording out titled Ruby that is dedicated to belly dance (also known as raks sharki and Oriental…
We’re Not Blind Nominated World Album of the Year at GAMIQ 2009
Montreal-based Afro-funk collective Papagroove announced the nomination of “We’re Not Blind¨ (Disques Anubis/Outside Music) as World Album of the Year within the framework of GAMIQ…
She’koyokh Ensemble UK Concert Dates
She’koyokh Klezmer Ensemble have announced 3 new concert dates in London and the South East in September 2009, starting with the Klezmer in the Park…
World Music Festival: Chicago 2009 Will Present Six Concerts at Millennium Park
The World Music Festival: Chicago 2009 comes to Millennium Park for six free concerts this year as it celebrates the best of international music. One…