By Tanya O’Ferral In loving memory of Rufino "Chano" O’Ferral who was born in Puerto Rico in 1944 and died in New York on Feb…
Renowned Puerto Rican Percussionist Rufino "Chano" O’Ferral Passed Away in February
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Tito Puente Week Set for April 14 -20 in New York
New York (NY), USA – Thanks to the efforts of several people who were close to him––the famous bandleader Tito Puente is being honored by…
Taste of Durham Festival Introduces World Music and Roots Lineup
The Taste of Durham Festival in Durham, North Carolina, announced the highlights of main stage entertainment for May 2008. The artists featured include: Jose Conde…
Dick Gaughan Releases Live CD
Greentrax releases this month Gaughan Live! at the Trades Club (CDTRAX 322). The album captures an exhilarating Dick Gaughan session by the most potent singer…
Toronto’s Afrofest 2008 Will be Held in Queen’s Park July 5th & 6th
Music Africa presents Toronto’s 20th annual Afrofest, a celebration of African music and culture, free on Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th at Queen’s…
Pipa Master and Composer Gao Hong’s Carnegie Hall Debut to Feature a Groundbreaking Trio and Regional Premieres
In her Carnegie Hall debut, Chinese pipa master and composer Gao Hong will feature a groundbreaking trio of pipa, sitar and tabla, regional premieres of…
Acclaimed Musician Anoushka Shankar To Perform in New Zealand in June
World Music Award winner and Grammy nominee Anoushka Shankar performs in Auckland for one night only in June as part of The Edge International Arts…
Reem Kelani, at Seattle International Children’s Festival in May 2008
Reem Kelani, the Palestinian singer and musician, will be appearing with her band at the forthcoming Seattle International Children’s Festival in May. Born in England…
Andy Palacio Tribute Concert in Lafayette on April 25 & 26
Andy Palacio, one of the most critically acclaimed world music artists of the past year, passed away unexpectedly on January19th, 2008. On Friday, April, 25th…
M.L. Koser, Founder of Pracheen Kala Kendra Is No More
Founder of Pracheen Kala Kendra and a great artist of tremendous range, Madan Lal Koser is no more. He breathed his last at Fortis Hospital…