New York (NY), USA – Vieux Farka Touré‘s February CD release party at Pachá, New York City, marks the launch of Vieux’s “Fight Malaria” North…
Vieux Farka Toure Prepares "Fight Malaria" North American Tour
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Clannad, The Duhks and Bruce Cockburn Highlights of Celtic Connections’ Friday 19th Concerts
Glasgow, Scotland – Renowned artists from Scotland, Ireland and North America will perform at Celtic Connections 2007. The scheduled is listed below. In addition, the…
Celtic Connections Announce EventScotland Funding
Glasgow, Scotland – EventScotland, Scotland’s national organization for sports and cultural events has awarded Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival a grant of £15,000 for a significant…
The World’s Largest Gathering of Blues Bands in February 1-3, 2007
Memphis (Tennessee), USA – One of the historical cradles of blues, Memphis will present 157 blues acts from around the world compete for cash, prizes,…
Celtic and international folk, country and rock music stars on Thursday 18th at Celtic Connections
Glasgow, Scotland – Things really kick off on the second day of Celtic Connections 2007, as its diverse line-up sees an array of international folk,…
Joe Craven’s Django Latino Available in North America Today
Nashville(Tennessee), USA – Django Latino is the latest release by Joe Craven. The CD makes the most of its creator’s imaginative capacities. Craven internalizes the…
World Music Benefit CD Raises Funds for West Papuan Refugees
UK – Merdeka (freedom) is a compilation, made up of songs donated by artists from seventeen countries around the world. They have come together to…
Interparla V, World Music Festival near Madrid
Parla (Madrid), Spain – The fifth edition of the world music festival Interparla, will be held in the city of Parla, which is located in…
Celtic Connections 2007 Launches Tomorrow in Spectacular Fashion with a Torchlit Procession and Opening Concert
Glasgow, Scotland – In a dazzling launch to Celtic Connections 2007, the ScottishPower Pipe Band and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Pipe Band will lead a…
Celtic Connections 2007 Celebrates Gaelic Roots
Glasgow, Scotland – Scotland’s Celtic Connections festival will celebrate the country’s own roots with a range of Gaelic bands and singers performing at this year’s…