San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide series focuses on one of the masters of Latin music in the US, Tito Puente. The Rough…
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Boris Kovac & La Campanella’s World After History
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Boris Kovac’s latest CD, World After History (Piranha Musik), is now available. Regarding his musical roots, Boris Kovac says : “Our…
Iagori International Gypsy Music Festival
Oslo, Norway – The International Gypsy Music Festival ”Iagori” will take place in Oslo (Norway), September 2 – 4 in Kulturkirken Jakob. The artists that…
Legendary Fiddler Vassar Clements Dies at 77
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – Veteran fiddler, Vassar Clements, died at his home August 16th at 8:25 am (Central time), according to his daughter Midge. Clements…
V hore, the Latest from Czech Sensation Raduza
Prague, Czech Republic – The new album by Radůza, V hoře, became one of the best selling CDs in the Czech Republic immediately after its…
Corazón Libre, The Long-Awaited Release From Mercedes Sosa
New York (New York), USA – With a career spanning over 35 years, Mercedes Sosa’s soulful music will once again come alive for fans the…
¡Globalquerque! Adds More Artists to Its Lineup
Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA -¡Globalquerque! has announced two additions to its 2005 line-up: Niyaz (Iran/USA) and Flamenco Dance Company Yjastros (New Mexico). Yjastros is one…
More WOMEX Showcases Announced
Berlin, Germany – The WOMEX press office announced an unexpected 4th set of world music showcases. Even though WOMEX had previously announced that the list…
The National Folk Festival Moves to Virginia
Richmond (Virginia), USA – The National Folk Festival begins its three-year tenure in downtown Richmond celebrating the roots, richness and variety of American culture through…
Noel Nicola, Nueva Trova Pioneer, dies at 58
Havana, Cuba – Guitarist and composer Noel Nicola died of cancer in Havana on Sunday, August 7. He was 58. In a week when many…