Berlin, Germany – With 55,000 people at sold-out concerts and well-attended exhibitions, the Copa Da Cultura festival turned out to be a great highlight in…
The House of World Cultures in Berlin to Be Renovated
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National Geographic Offers Podcasts to Tell World’s Stories
Washington (DC), USA – National Geographic now makes it possible for consumers to take a guided walk through the streets of Venice, experience an African…
La Peña 10th Anniversary Season Celebration at Old Town School of Folk Music
La Peña is a weekly showcase of Latin folk music and dance featuring the best local and touring talent hosted by Mateo Mulcahy, the Community…
The Ship is In: Traditional Songs from Europe and America
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Oscar Brand Pie in the Sky & Other Folk Song Satires Ewan MacColl & A. L. Lloyd Blow Boys Blow (Songs of…
Cree Round Dances Recorded Live
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – One of the most honored names in Canada, Northern Cree, presents Northern Cree & Friends, Vol. 5 – Long Winter Nights,…
Bjonko Ensemble Releases Album with Support from UNESCO
Denmark – Bjonko Ensemble, based in Copenhagen has released a CD with the patronage of UNESCO and The Danish National Commission for UNESCO. Se od…
Tuva’s Yat-Kha Recovers from Stolen Passports, Deportation, and Mob Shakedowns
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – A couple of years ago, Albert Kuvezin, leader of Tuvan roots-rock band Yat-Kha, fell on seriously hard times. After a string…
Los Amigos Invisibles Forthcoming New Album Super Pop Venezuela
Within a week of announcing the upcoming release of their fifth album Super Pop Venezuela, acclaimed Latin rock/dance band Los Amigos Invisibles saw supporters at…
Cameroonian Virtuoso Richard Bona Releases Tiki
New York (NY), USA – Richard Bona has completed a fourth solo album, Tiki (Decca). The outstanding bassist, vocalist and composer maintains his universal appeal…
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2006 Judges Include High-Profile World Music Industry Executives
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries and is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. In addition to adding…