Berlin, Germany – Andy Palacio will be the biggest in its 12-year history. “WOMEXicans obviously approve of our return to glorious Spain,” said a WOMEX…
WOMEX Sevilla 2006 Breaks Registration Record
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Amjad Ali Khan in concert at Carnegie Hall
San Francisco (California), USA – The Center for India Studies presents Amjad Ali Khan in concert with The Legacy of the Sarod – India’s Ancient…
2006 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its submission deadline. World music and roots music acts are encouraged to apply because there are world music,…
Lebanese Singer Nayla Releases Ala Maak
Madrid, Spain – Nayla, a Lebanese singer based in Madrid, will present her debut CD, Ala maak, on October 31 at 21h30, at Galileo Galilei,…
Salsa Legend Johnny Pacheco Celebrates 50 Years of Groundbreaking Music
New York (NY), USA – Fania, the famed label that originated the Salsa boom, announced this week the release of Johnny Pacheco, A Man and…
Pete Escovedo Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary with Special Live Concert
Oakland (California), USA – Latin Jazz timbales virtuoso Pete Escovedo and Juanita Escovedo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, with a special live concert event…
MerleFest 2007 Announces Stellar Line-Up
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Ticket sales for MerleFest 2007, the Americana Music Celebration Presented by Lowe’s, will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at…
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Jams with Rajasthani All Stars
UK – Desert Slide is a CD by a new Sense World Music collective featuring Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt playing the mohan veena…
Putumayo Releases New Orleans Christmas Album
For this upcoming season of gifts and giving, Putumayo has released New Orleans Christmas. In the spirit of giving, Putumayo will donate a portion of…
The Doors’ 40th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off November 8th
West Hollywood (California), USA – The launch of a yearlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Doors, one of the most important and influential…