Chilean vocalist Claudia Acuña has a new recording titled En Este Momento (At This Moment) on Marsalis Music. The 10 song collection was produced by…
Claudia Acuña, When Jazz Freedom Meets Chilean Passion
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World Music Magazine Songlines Announces Music Awards 2009
Renowned world music magazine Songlines announced the winners of the 2009 awards. “After much debate and deliberation, the Songlines editorial team have selected these…
WOMEX 2009 Seeks Official Photographers
International conference WOMEX is seeking photographers for the 2009 edition. "We are looking for a new selection of 4 photographers to cover this year’s event…
WOMEX 2009 Showcase Proposals: A New Record
WOMEX 2009 organizers announced today that the number of showcase proposals for the 2009 edition are the largest ever. "The big question was… With the…
Opetaia Foa’I and Malcolm Smith Win International Songwriting Competition 2008 World Music Award
"Tamahana" by Pacific Islander Opetaia Foa’I (Te Vaka) and Malcolm Smith of Auckland, New Zealand won the First Place of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)…
Australians Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall Win International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced its 2008 winners. ISC bestowed its highest honor, the ISC Grand Prize, to Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall of…
Mosi Conde & Keira Kora Africa with Bullit Williamson in London
On May 8th, Wom @ TT will present Mosi Conde & Keira Kora Africa, Bullit Williamson, Dj Wala (the don – Limpopo Club), Debbie Outerglobe,…
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2009 a Resounding Success with 80,000 Music Fans
World music festival WOMAD Abu Dhabi attracted 80,000 people, who attended the three-day celebration of world music in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This the…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth Reinstated
In recent weeks, the organizers of Musical Workshop Labyrinth announced the end of the popular musical instrument workshops due to lack of government funding. Now,…