Hurricane Gustav hit the home of Claudius Linton a.k.a. "Kingman" (Hoffner Bros., Kingman & Jonah) and he has lost his roof. A small campaign has…
Kingman’s Home Seriously Damaged by Hurricane Gustav
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The 2008 Edition of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Concludes on Sunday, September 21
The tenth anniversary season of the KCRW World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl concludes on Sunday, September 21, at 7 pm with Ozomatli, Michael Franti…
Global Thursdays Return to the The Arab American National Museum
World music concerts return to the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn (Michigan). Get acquainted with a leader of the new generation of rai musicians…
Mariza Nominated Again for Latin Grammy in 2008
For the second year, Mariza is nominated for “Best Folk Album” by The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Terra is the fourth album…
Cuban Timba Master Maraca Releases Lo que Quiero es Fiesta
After a few years away from the studio and extensive touring around the world, Cuban flutist and bandleader Orlando Valle ‘Maraca’ delivers “Lo que quiero…
Zimbabwean Musician Chiwoniso at Seattle’s Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Sept 29th
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents vocalist Chiwoniso for one night only, September 29, 2008. Band members are Chiwoniso Maraire (lead vocals…
New Book Global Soundtracks: Worlds of Film Music Analyzes International Film Music
In this first of its kind ethnomusicological study of world film music, editor Mark Slobin brings together a truly global analysis of the subject. Where…
9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Nominations Announced Today
The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards nominations were announced today at a press conference attended by national and international media at the House of Blues…
The Bajich Brothers Will Perform at the Library of Congress
The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress will present The Bajich Brothers as part of its Homegrown Concert Series. The free concert will…
Congolese Soukous Star Kanda Bongo Man at Symphony Space in New York City
The World Music Institute will open its 2008/09 world music concert season in New York City with Kanda Bongo Man, who is known as "The…