The 2009 Houston International Festival, honoring Ireland, returns to downtown Houston April 18-19 and 25-26, 2009, featuring continuous music, dance and cultural performances on 12…
Houston International Festival, iFest, Will Honor Ireland in 2009
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Joe Gibbs Reggae Anthology Focuses on Early Reggae Hits
The compilation Joe Gibbs: Scorchers From The Early Years 1967-73, will be available in North America on April 14, 2009. It is an amazing collection…
Visionary Musician Taj Mahal to be Inducted into Blues Hall of Fame
The Blues Foundation has announced that legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal, a two-time GRAMMY winner, will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame…
International Trova Festival 2009, Just Around the Corner
[image1_left]Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – Given the world repercussions of trova music, the eastern Cuban city of Santiago de Cuba hosts every March for the…
WOMEX Sensations Vasen and Mike Marshall will tour North America
The Swedish acoustic trio, Vasen, will begin their first of three US tours next week, beginning at the Savannah Music Festival. Their first two…
Tuvan Ensemble Alash Returns to the U.S. in March 2009
The Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash returns to the United States in March for a spring tour. They will begin in Texas, where they will participate…
World Music Stars Tinariwen Return to the United States in April 2009
One of the world’s favorite African bands, Tuareg rockers Tinariwen return to the United States after a long desert hiatus and fresh off a UK…
Honey and Music at The Beeline Festival
A new music festival called The Beeline Festival will be held at the Broad Institute in Cambridge (Massachusetts, USA). The event, curated by Christine Southworth…
Liz Carroll & John Doyle to play for President Obama on St. Patrick’s Day 2009
On March 17, 2009, Liz Carroll & John Doyle are scheduled to perform for President Barack Obama at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at…
Blue King Brown, Australia’s Hottest Urban Roots Export Touring North America with John Brown’s Body
Blue King Brown is touring North America y as part of their Moment of Truth Tour. This is Blue King Brown’s third tour of North…