Chicago (Illinois), USA – Following the US release of Son de la Frontera, the five members of this brilliant new flamenco ensemble will make…
Flamenco Revolutionaries Son de la Frontera at HotHouse in Chicago
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Folk Britannia: Which Side Are You On?
London, UK – Which Side Are You On? is the first event programmed by Folk Britannia, a festival focusing on the rich and compelling history…
Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Winners Announced at Celtic Connections
Glasgow, Scotland – Last night’s Open Stage saw 7 up and coming artists collect Danny Awards. All of these artists will play a part in…
Celtic Connections 2006, a Grand Success
Glasgow, Scotland – Sunday 29th January was the last day of the 13th Celtic Connections festival. Performances started at 11am in The Glasgow Royal Concert…
Worldwide Release of New Sara Tavares CD, Balancê
Afro-Portuguese singer Sara Tavares will be releasing her third album Balancê, in February & March of 2006 on World Connection. The 27 year old Sara…
Leading Czech Band CzechoMor Releases New CD
Czech Republic – Four years after their breakthrough album Transformations (Promeuy) which won them three Czech Music Academy Awards (Best Album, Best Group, Best Song)…
Algarve Band Marenostrum Releases New CD
Portugal – Portuguese band Marenostrum has released its second CD. Almadrava features some songs about the working lives of the musicians and their forefathers who…
Bajofondo kicks off Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, Feb 4 at Pawn Shop
Miami (Florida), USA – Bajofondo, oneof the better known acts in the new electronic tango scene, will be performing in southern Florida as part of…
Scottish Women and Galician Veterans at Celtic Connections January 26th
Glasgow, Scotland – A concert with the Scottish Women will be one of the highlights of the January 26th concerts at Celtic Connections. Galician band…
2006 Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Announces Partial Lineup
Silk Hope (North Carolina), USA – With less than 100 days away from the opening notes of the 2006 Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of…