Sergio Mendes’ new album, Encanto, came out this week in North America. Encanto is the follow-up to 2006’s highly acclaimed collaboration with will.i.am called Timeless.…
Renovated Brazilian Legend Sergio Mendes Returns with Encanto
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Gilberto Gil and Devendra Banhart Share the Stage for the First Time in One-Of-A-Kind Double Bill at The Hollywood Bowl
The tenth anniversary season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl continues on Sunday, June 29, at 7pm, with a compelling and rare double…
Saban Bajramovic – King of the Gypsy Music R.I.P.
Roma singer, composer, poet, and actor Saban Bajramovic died on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the age of 72 in a hospital in the city…
International Icons and New Voices Highlighted at Queens Theatre in the Park’s 12th Chase Latino Cultural Festival
The 12th Chase Latino Cultural Festival (July 23-August 3) at the indoor Queens Theatre in the Park showcases the veteran Latin performers who started it…
Producer Dragi Sestic Talks About Saban Bajramovic
During the recordings of the Mostar Sevdah Reunion’s first CD, Mostar Sevdah Reunion, I had taken my friend and co-producer, Faruk Kajtaz, to my parents’…
Gypsy Music Star Saban Bajramovic Dies at 72
One of the most popular Gypsy singers in the Balkans, Saban Bajramovic, died Sunday, June 8, 2008. Bajramovic, known as the “king of Gypsy music”…
15th William Kennedy Piping Festival
The 15th William Kennedy Piping Festival will be held in Armagh, Ireland in November. The festival runs 13 – 16 November 2008. Line-up so…
Paul Winter Celebrates Summer Solstice 2008 with Jazz and World Music at the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral
Paul Winter Consort & Friends will welcome the dawning of summer in an acoustic feast in the world’s largest Gothic cathedral. Renowned young Tibetan…
Rock City Built in Madrid to Host Rock in Rio 2008, Featuring Top Rock and World Music Acts
Rock in Rio heads to Arganda del Rey (Madrid) this summer June 27 – July 6. The artists scheduled to perform include Sting, Mariza, Orishas, …
Railroad Earth Releases Amen Corner June 10th, 2008
After a long wait and plenty of anticipation, Railroad Earth prepares to release their new studio album Amen Corner, which will be in stores nationwide…