Chinese sensation Sa Dingding will be visiting the United States New York on July 14th, 15th, 16th and Los Angeles on July 17th and 18th.…
Award Winning Chinese Singer Sa Dingding Will be in New York and Los Angeles in July
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Kurumaya Masaaki and Kyoshin Taiko Italian Tour 2008
After the 2007 successful show, Kurumaya Masaaki is back to Italy with the new tour that will reach the cities of Lerici (SP), Fiesole (FI)…
Icarus Festival for Dialogue Between Cultures 2008
The Icarus Festival for Dialogue Between Cultures will be held at Ikaria Island, Greece, June through July 2008. This year, the festival is dedicated to…
O Rappa at S.O.B.’s in New York June 2008
On Saturday, June 21st, S.O.B.’s Concerts presents Brazilian fusion superstars, O Rappa, live in concert at the Fillmore New York, direct from Rio de Janeiro.…
10-Year Anniversary of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off June 22
KCRW’s World Festival returns to the Hollywood Bowl this June, celebrating a decade-long partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association that features fresh talent alongside…
Campaign to Save Influential German World Music Radio Station Radiomultikulti
Broadcasting Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) has announced it is shutting down Radiomultikulti, Berlin’s only multicultural and multilingual radio, the world music pioneer in Europe and heart of…
European Visa Problems for Congolese group Konono No. 1
Berlin, Germany – The Congolese group Konono N°1 did not obtain their visas for touring in Europe this summer. The reason given was: "Sorry, no…
WOMEX Announces 90% Trade Fair Stands Booked Already
Berlin, Germany – It’s early June and the 300 WOMEX Trade Fair stands are nearly gone: only 10% are left. WOMEX is the world’s biggest…
Timple Maestro and Innovator José Antonio Ramos Dies at 38
The Spanish folk and world music community was in shock this morning when the Spanish press announced the death of timple virtuoso José Antonio Ramos.…
Polynesian Sensation Te Vaka Wins Two Top Awards
Te Vaka won two of the top awards at the 2008 Pacific Music Awards on Saturday night – “Best Pacific Album” for their 5th Album…