The Swedish acoustic trio, Vasen, will begin their first of three US tours next week, beginning at the Savannah Music Festival. Their first two…
WOMEX Sensations Vasen and Mike Marshall will tour North America
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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…
Mama Africa: African Women in Concert in London
Mama Africa 2009 will offer an all too rare opportunity to enjoy world class UK based African female artists in full flow individually and together…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth Closes Due to Lack of Institutional Support
In a press release, musician Ross Daly announced the closing of the reputable Musical Workshop Labyrinth series of Greek and global musical instrument workshops. "We…
Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars Touring the United States
After half a decade, Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars will bring the best of Cuban music to over forty cities in the United States,…
Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep
Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…