Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the music and spirit of Brazil with the popular Brazilian music icon, singer-songwriter, composer and pianist Ivan Lins and Trio…
Brazilian Festival in NYC with Ivan Lins & Trio da Paz with New York Voices
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Zakir Hussain Will Perform in Miami in May 2008
The Rhythm Foundation presents Zakir Hussain on Sunday May 4th at 8 pm. The Masters of Percussion concert includes Zakir Hussain – tabla, Fazal Qureshi…
Liverpool Welcomes Africa Oyé 2008, the Largest Celebration of African music and Culture in the U.K.
Africa Oyé 2008 returns to Sefton Park, Liverpool, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2008. Africa Oyé is the UK’s largest, free celebration of African…
Son de la Frontera Winner of BBC World Music Award “Best in Europe 2008”
Son de la Frontera is a group of innovative flamenco musicians, made up of young heirs and followers of the Diego del Gastor school, and…
Sara Tavares Touring Western Europe
Before Sara Tavares retreats to the studio to record her new album (that is expected in the spring of 2009), she’ll do six live shows…
Young Blues Star Sean Costello Dies at 28
Delta Groove informed today about the passing of blues guitarist Sean Costello. "It is with the deepest sadness that we issue this press release, and…
Railroad Earth to Release New Album, Amen Corner, on June10, 2008
Anticipation has been building for a new Railroad Earth release and for the first time in 4 years, the band members found themselves back in…
Sa Dingding, The Breakthrough Chinese Artist, Wins Major BBC World Music Award and is Nominated for Audience Award
London, UK – Singer/songwriter Sa Dingding is helping to keep the spotlight on her native China in this Olympic year by winning the prestigious BBC…
Festival International de Louisiane 2008 Headliners
Lafayette (Louisiana), USA – The 2008 Festival International de Louisiane will be host to many world-renowned musicians April 23-27. Kicking off Thursday night at Popeyes…
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Pick Up Two Awards at the BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2008
Last week, on 10 April 2008, at the BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2008 winners announcement ceremony held at London’s Dingwalls, Bassekou Kouyate…