San Francisco (California), USA – On a new Remixed EP that is available exclusively in digital format, the Persian electronic music by Six Degrees Records’…
Niyaz Remixed Digital EP
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The National Dance Company of the Republic of Guinea in Seattle
Seattle, Washington–The UW World Music Series presents Les Ballets Africains, The National Dance Company of the Republic of Guinea, a celebration of West-African folk history…
New Album by La Rubias del Norte to Be Released in March
New York (New York), USA – La Rubias del Norte’s will appear at Joe’s Pub on Tuesday March 28th, at 7:30pm, to celebrate the national…
Debut Album of Reggaetón Crossover Artist Kulcha Don
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), USA – Blending hip-hop, dancehall, Reggaetón, and Caribbean roots, up-and-coming artist Kulcha Don has released his debut album for RuffNation Music, It’s All…
Soca & Calypso Music Invade New York City With Passion
(PRWEB) Saturday March 11th 2006 marks the return of Soca Music to New York City. After a long hiatus, Soca music has found a new…
World Music in Support of West Papua Fundraiser
The Dancing Turtle label in London will be holding a large world music event, Merdeka, in London, April 7th, 9 pm to 4 am. Merdeka…
A Wave of Celtic Music CDs for Saint Patrick’s 2006
Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17) has become a key holiday for Celtic music. Many record labels, especially in the United States, use the celebration…
Rich Heritage of Central Asia
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Tengir-Too Aga Khan Music Initiative Presents Tengir-Too (Central Asia), Mountain Music of Kyrgyzstan (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2006) The traditional folk archival label,…
Malian Guitar Legend Ali Farka Toure Dies at 67
Bamako, Mali – Ali Farka Toure, an innovator of Malian music died today, in Bamako, the capital of Mali. He had been suffering from…
Rough Guides to Tanzania and Flamenco Nuevo
San Francisco (California), USA – World Music Network will be releasing two new Rough Guide albums in North America on 14 March 2006: The Rough…