Toubab Krewe’s spring tour in support of their new album, Live at the Orange Peel, includes a performance at Sullivan Hall in New York City,…
Toubab Krewe to Bring its Mix of American Rock with West African Music to New York City
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Master Timbalero and Bandleader Manny Oquendo Dies in New York
Renowned salsa musician Manny Oquendo died March 25, 2009 at a New York hospital. Oquendo was a veteran of the days when Latin bands crowded…
The Carnatica Brothers at Chicago Cultural Center
The Carnatica Brothers will perform Wednesday April 8, 7 pm at Preston Bradley Hall in Chicago. K.N. Shashikiran, who plays ghatam (a South Indian musical…
Meet the Now Generation Introduces The Iconic Rocksteady and Reggae Group The Heptones
On April 14, 2009, 17 North Parade will release an anthology of one of Jamaica’s greatest vocal trios The Heptones. The 1972 classic collection Meet…
World Music Star Angelique Kidjo Recreates Bob Marley’s Redemption Song
The highly anticipated recording Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration (EMI Music/Vector Recordings) will be released on March 31. The album features performances by…
Colombian Lucia Pulido To Perform at Joe’s Pub on March 31
On March 31, vocalist Lucia Pulido will finally celebrate the release of her 2008 Adventure Music debut, Waning Moon, with a performance at Joe’s Pub.…
Houston International Festival, iFest, Will Honor Ireland in 2009
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…
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…