One of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers entrants a chance to win over $100,000 in cash and prizes,…
2005 International Songwriting Competition Deadline – October 14, 2005
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US Tour by Fado Singer Mariza Starting October
New York, USA – The charismatic Portuguese fado singer Mariza is winning over critics and a new generation of young music fans with her new…
Brazilian Guitarist Helena Meirelles Dies at 81
One of Brazil´s greatest guitar-players has died in Campo Grande (MS). 81 years of age, Helena Meirelles died of chronic pneumonia. Helena was already in…
Cuba Sings to Serrat
Various Artists Cuba le canta a Serrat (Discmedi-Blau, 2005) An independent label from Spain has put together one of the most fascinating Cuban albums in…
Osvaldo Golijov’s Ayre Out Today
Today, September 27th, Deutsche Grammophon celebrates its new creative partnership with Osvaldo Golijov by releasing his song cycle Ayre in North America, performed by Three-time…
Northern Cree Pow-wow Drums
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – Northern Cree championship pow-wow drum group, returns with a new collection of pow-wow songs with Nikamo – “Sing! (Canyon Records). Nikamo…
Latin Nights – A Film by Anthony Azzopardi
New York City (New York), USA – Latin Nights – A Film by Anthony Azzopardi is a new DVD title on Arkadia DVD, the new…
Senegalese Rappers Daara J to Replace Ojos de Brujo in Wisconsin Union Theater World Stage Series
Madison (Wisconsin), USA – The Wisconsin Union Theater has announced that Ojos de Brujo, scheduled for February 3, 2006, cancelled its American tour. The theater…
Frankie’s Mambo El Ritmo Diablo Documentary
New York City, USA – Frankie’s Mambo: “El Ritmo Diablo“, is a 65 minute documentary focusing on a fledgling Latin dance company in New York…
San Francisco World Music Festival 2005 Calendar
San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival 2005 will celebrate its Sixth Anniversary September 26 – October 16, 2005 with 6…