Alash will be on tour in the United States from November 10 through December 21, 2008. Alash weaves new harmonies into the unique vibrations, whistles,…
Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 Tour
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The Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival
San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival is celebrating its Ninth Anniversary November 9 – November 23, 2008 with an exciting…
South African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart Attack
Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song “Pata Pata,” died of a heart attack after a concert in…
Seeking Electric Guitar Donations for Saharawi Musicians
Spanish record producer and videographer Manuel Dominguez has started a program to collect new and used electric guitars destined for Saharawi refugee musicians living in…
Taj Mahal Trio for Eight Nights in Seattle for Annual Thanksgiving Engagement
Touring in support of his first domestic release in 5 years, Maestro, Taj Mahal is celebrating his 40th Anniversary. Renowned music club Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley…
WOMEX 2008, Another Success Story
The latest edition of WOMEX took place in Sevilla (Spain). WOMEX, which is the acronym for World Music Expo, is the annual gathering of…
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa at the Historic Balboa Theatre
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa will be performing at the Historic Balboa Theatre on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm. With…
Spanish Singer-Songwriter Javier Ruibal Will Bring the Essence of Andalusia to New York
One of the finest Spanish songwriters, Javier Ruibal, will be performing at S.O.B.’s in New York on November 12. A highly regarded singer-songwriter from Cádiz,…
WOMEX 2008 Broke Previous Attendance Records
Womex 2008 celebrated its 14th edition in Sevilla last week. It was the final year of a total of four in Sevilla. The largest world…
Somali Rapper Will Release Troubadour in January 2009 and Plans Fall Tour Dates
Celebrated Hip Hop emcee and griot K’Naan will set out on a fall US tour this month that will include supporting dates with Matisyahu, as…