The new film about Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour, ‘I Bring What I Love,’ opens June 12, 2009 in New York City’s Paris Theatre, IFC Center…
Youssou N’Dour Movie I Bring What I Love Opens June 12
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Young Zimbabwean Artists Mokoomba Denied Visas by European Authorities
Music Crossroads International reported today that The Mokoomba European summer tour 2009 was cancelled this week. "After insurmountable visa hassles and around-the-clock efforts to obtain…
Africa Oye Festival Announces 2009 Lineup
Africa Oyé has announced the list of musicians that will be performing in 2009. Africa Oyé is the UK’s largest free celebration of African music…
“Is America Part of the World?” Outdoor Music Festival Will be Held July in New York
On July 11 Brooklyn, New York, will play host to the launch event of the “Is America Part of The World?” outdoor music festival at…
Soca King Machel Montano to Perform at Radio City Music Hall in June 2009
Internationally acclaimed soca king Machel Montano continues his quest of channeling Caribbean music worldwide when he hits the stage at the prestigious New York City…
Soca Gold 2009 Features Essential Tracks of Carnivals throughout the Caribbean and the World
The Soca Gold 2009 (VP Records) compilation, which will be released next week, is jam-packed with enduring classics and massive hits determined by the carnival…
Creative Scotland Appoints Renowned Celtic Musician Phil Cunningham to the Board
Phil Cunningham is the final appointee to the board of Creative Scotland 2009 Ltd. He will be a non-executive director for the company that is…
Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor Dies in Chicago
Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her…
Czech Sensation Iva Bittova Will Perform at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London
The final date of the Pulse Festival, showcasing the best in Central and Eastern European music, features Czech violinist Iva Bittova at the Purcell Room,…
WOMEX 2009 Artist Award Goes to Staff Benda Bilili of D.R. Congo
WOMEX announced today the winners of the WOMEX 09 Award for artists: Staff Benda Bilili, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (former Zaire). British…