New York (New York), USA – Salif Keita has a new Decca CD, M’Bemba. Set for release on June 20th in North America , the…
Salif Keita Will Release Rootsy New Album M’Bemba in North America in June 2006
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Legends of West Africa to Make Boston Debut
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – On Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30pm, the troupe Legends of West Africa will perform on stage…
Amadou and Mariam First Australian Tour in April
Before touring the USA, and after an intensive tour in Europe, Amadou & Mariam are heading for Australia in April Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia…
Daara J on Tour
Paris, France – Daara J and Public Enemy will be sharing the same stage at the Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival in April. Daara…
The Blues Music Foundation Announces Major Blues Grants; Nearly $200,000 to Blues Preservation Organizations
Seattle (Washington), USA – The Blues Music Foundation, a non-profit organization launched during 2003’s “Year of the Blues” celebration, is set to distribute this year…
Blackfoot Confederacy Pow-Wow songs Recorded Live
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – The Blackfoot Confederacy has launched their second recording with Confederacy Style-Pow-Wow songs Recorded Live at Post Falls. Together, the Blackfeet, Kainai,…
Sara Tavares Latest CD Balancê Now Available in North America
Afro-Portuguese singer Sara Tavares has released her third album, Balancê, in North America on Times Square. In Europe it is available through World Connection. The…
Eddie Palmieri and the Afro Caribbean All-Stars Play Two Nights in Chicago
Chicago, USA – Eddie Palmieri and the Afro Caribbean All-Stars will be playing two nights, with two shows per night at HotHouse. Concerts will be…
Round Dances of the Navajo Nation
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – From the desert heartland of the Navajo Nation comes the stirring voice of talented singer and songmaker Jay Begaye. The Colorful…
CD Release Night featuring Sativasur & La Cumbiamba eNeYe in New York
New York City (New York), USA – Chonta Records, a label specialized in new Colombian music, will celebrate the CD release of its new productions…