Portugal – Toumani Diabaté, Thomas Mapfumo, Trilok Gurtu, Värttinä, Vusi Mahlasela, Ivo Papasov, Rabih Abou-Khalil, Tony Allen, Seun Kuti are some of the artists playing…
The biggest world music event in Portugal is back in July
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Simple Introduction to South Indian Classical Music – Part 2
Author: Suresh Sri In this part, we go a bit deeper into the melody and rhythm concepts. We’ll see what makes a melody major or…
A Great Collection of Educational DVDs Focuses on World Percussion
French publisher Le Salon de Musique/Editions Improductions has released a series of educational DVDs in English and French which contain lessons, scores and enthralling documentaries…
All that is banned is desired, testimonies by censored musicians
Copenhagen, Denmark – The new Freemuse report, ‘All that is banned is desired’, is out. The report contains strong testimonies by censored musicians from Pakistan,…
Freemuse World Conference attracts leading experts in music censorship
Musicians, researchers and media people from Cuba, Afghanistan, and the Middle East are amongst the confirmed speakers at the 3rd Freemuse World Conference on Music…
Extensive World Music Series at the Royal Gardens in Madrid
Madrid, Spain – The Jardines de Sabatini (Sabatini Gardens) at the Royal Palace in Madrid will be the venue for a world music series this…
Festival of World Cultures 2006 at Dun Laoghaire
Ireland – The Festival of World Cultures will be held in Dun Laoghaire (Ireland) August 25, 26, and 27. With over 150 artists and groups…
Fifth International Jew’s Harp Festival 2006
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – The 5th International Jew’s harp Festival will take place in Amsterdam from July 28th through July 30th. The Jew’s harp is…
Greentrax Recordings Celebrates Anniversary with Ceilidh
Scotland, UK – Greentrax Recordings is celebrating its 20th with the publication of a full color catalog; the release of a 3 CD Compilation (Scotland…
Final Showcase Artists for WOMEX 2006
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX has announced the complete and final list of artists selected to showcase at the 2006 conference to be held in Sevilla,…