Los Angeles (California), USA – Algerian musician Khaled, one of the greatest singers in North Africa and the Middle East has just released a new…
World Music Icon Khaled Launches His North American Tour
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Earthdance Officially Holds the Guinness Book of World Records’ Title for Largest Drum Ensemble
San Francisco (California), USA – Earthdance: The Global Festival For Peace with conductor Mickey Hart officially holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for…
Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles Dies at 64
Author: Mark Gorney Spanish Town, Jamaica – Jamaican producer and singer Clancy Eccles died June 30th in Spanish Town at the age of 64. He…
¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s 1st Annual World Music and Culture Celebration
Albuquerque (New Mexico), USA – Three members of the western U.S. world music community have joined forces with the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the…
Africa Calling, World Music Artists in Support of Live 8
Cornwall, UK – The Eden Project is staging a major world music concert in Cornwall (UK) on the 2nd of July under the banner of…
Mariza this Saturday at Live 8, Africa Calling
The Netherlands – Portuguese fado diva Mariza will be performing at Africa Calling. The Eden Project is staging a major Live8 concert in Cornwall (UK)…
Sangue Latino
Various Artists Sangue Latino (Club Brasil CB02, 2004) & Sangue Latino 2 (Club Brasil CB03, 2004) The Sangue Latino series is a refreshing collection of…
New Compilation Featuring Burning Spear’s Greatest Hits
Burning Spear Gold (Island B00004509 02, 2005) Burning Spear is one of the legendary names of roots reggae. His latest release is a compilation entitled…
Bruce Cockburn “Deluxe Edition” Reissues
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records continues the reissue of classic titles from legendary singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. The Bruce Cockburn “Deluxe Edition” Reissues include rare…
Navajo Rockers Collaborate on New Album
Tucson (Arizona), USA – Sacred Stage, on Canyon Records, finds respected Diné (Navajo Nation) singer/songwriter James Bilagody joining sounds with The Cremains, a hard rock…