Reggae and world music are set to come alive again this summer on one of New York’s most magnificent rivers as some of the industry’s…
Reggae & World Music Returns this Summer to Magnificent Hudson River in New York
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The Sol Harvest Festivus for the Restivus Bring World Music to Vermont
The Sol Harvest Festivus for the Restivus world music festival will celebrate its seventh year July 17th, 18th and 19th as Northeastern Vermont’s "party of…
Summer of Folk – Ethno 2009 Brings Together Young Folk Musicians from the Globe
This summer’s Ethno 2009 will take place in Belgium Croatia, Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden and Uganda; bringing together young folk/traditional/ethnic musicians from around the world. They…
Los Papines Co-founder Ricardo Abreus Passes Away in Havana
Author: Omar Vázquez Cuban musician Ricardo Abreus, cofounder in 1959 of Los Papines, passed away last Tuesday from a stroke at age 75 in Havana.…
University of Calypso Brings Together Calypso Legend and Steelpan Virtuosity
With the June 23, 2009 release of (HUCD3168) on Heads Up International, steelpan master Andy Narell joins forces with calypso legend Relator to explore the…
Abu Dhabi’s World Music Series a Success
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage’s (ADACH) World Music series concluded this year’s program with a concert by an Azerbaijani musical legend yesterday.…
Locos Por Juana Delivers Infectious Latin Beats at Taste of Durham
Locos Por Juana, one of the hottest Latin alternative rock bands in the United States visited Durham (North Carolina) to perform at the Taste…
Kings Place East Meets West Festival in London
A unique celebration of Indian music and its influence on the west, featuring several of the world’s leading Indian musicians coupled with two of the…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 Will See an Array of Top Global Talent
With a record number of more than 22,000 revelers attending last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is working very hard…
Rupee Will Bring His Soca Hits to New York City on Memorial Day Weekend
Barbadian Soca star Rupee is ready for his highly-anticipated return to New York City this Memorial weekend. Currently performing in the United States with recent…