One of the more unusual reunions of a 1970’s music act happened on September 15th 2007 at the Hollywood Key Club – legendary Latin Rock…
The Magic of Legendary Latin Rock Fusion Band Azteca on CD and DVD
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Mezklah Bassist Juan Carlos Ramirez Critically Injured in a Car Crash
At approximately 2:00 PM Saturday, on December 6, Mezklah bassist and keyboardist Juan-Carlos Ramirez was involved in a major car accident in Downtown Los Angeles.…
Mali Koura, the New Album by Issa Bagayogo Released in the UK
Mali Koura, the new album by Mali’s Issa Bagayogo, was released in the UK yesterday (8 December 2008) on Six Degrees Records. It was amongst…
New Amnesty International Song and Video Titled The Price of Silence Makes Urgent Call for Universal Human Rights
New York (NY), USA – Renowned actor Laurence Fishburne, reggae icon Stephen Marley, singer Natalie Merchant, African diva Angelique Kidjo and South American sensation Aterciopelados…
Aotearoa New Zealand 2008 CD Sampler
The CD sampler titled Aotearoa New Zealand was presented at WOMEX 2008 in Sevilla (Spain). The sampler features a wide range of musical styles by…
Hamsa Lila’s MJ Greenmountain Celebrates Solo CD Release
After taking world fusion into new realms in the pioneering band Hamsa Lila, singer and percussionist MJ Greenmountain celebrates the release of his debut solo…
Rising World Music Act Dengue Fever in New York and New Jersey in January
Increasingly popular Cambodian surf rock band Dengue Fever have a few shows coming this January. Dengue will hit Hoboken for a show at Maxwell’s (1029…
Renowned Folk Singer Odetta Dies at 77
Odetta, one of the most respected in American folk music died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, of heart disease. Odetta was born on New Year’s…
World Music Central’s Best World Music CDs of 2008
World Music Central’s contributors have released the editor’s top world music picks of 2008: Angel Romero, World Music Central/Músicas del Mundo (USA) Various Artists – Big…
Reggae Rewind by Freddie McGregor Reissued
Mr. Mcgregor, produced by Niney The Observer, is the successful debut from one of Jamaica’s most beloved singers, Freddie McGregor. Debuting on CD for the…