Berlin, Germany – The Womex judges met back in May. One of the seven judges, Martin Morales, was excused at the last moment due to…
First Womex 2006 Artist Showcase Announcements
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Womex Registrations Go Up
Berlin, Germany – The list of registered attendees for the Womex 2006 conference in Sevilla has surpassed previous years’ records. “Sevilla 2003 was our best-attended…
2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York presents Brazil Nights
New York (New York), USA – Move to the beat of Brazil Nights at the Jazz Standard. Brazil Nights I features Choro Ensemble: Pedro Ramos,…
The 27th Cambridge River Festival celebrates the Charles River
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Ideally located along a serpentine swath of the Charles River, the 27th Cambridge River Festival returns on Saturday June 17th, from…
Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar New CD & Bonus soccer Song Online
Berlin, Germany – Before Darko Rundek & Cargo Orkestar hit the road with their new CD (Germany/France/Austria/Serbia/Montenegro), they had a great record release concert at…
Intersound Records to Release a World Music Album to Benefit Refugees
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – via PRNewswire – Intersound Records, in conjunction with Crazy Baby Records, has announced the August 22, 2006 release of the world…
Celebrated Keyboardist and Songwriter Billy Preston Dies at 59
Keyboardist, singer-songwriter and legendary sideman Billy Preston, died today of kidney failure and other complications. He died at Shea Scottsdale Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona where…
Pianist Hilton Ruiz Dies in New Orleans
New York (NY), USA – Famed Puerto Rican/New York composer, pianist and Jazz musician Hilton Ruiz passed away this morning at 3:51 a.m. at the…
Six Degres Releases First Lenine Album in USA
San Francisco (California), USA – The music of one of Brazil’s biggest stars, Lenine, will be available in the United States in July 2006 through…
North Mississippi Hill Country Blues Festival
The local of sounds of North Mississippi blues traditions will be celebrated at the first annual North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic in Potts Camp, Mississippi,…