Author: Patricia Herlevi-Balquin The Greek Byzantine Choir Presented by Cappella Romana St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Seattle, WA November 29, 2005 It is a regular…
A Golden Opportunity: Greek Byzantine Choir
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The Saharan Nights Music Festival of Essouk in Mali
Mali – A festival known as The Saharan Nights of Essouk will be held in Mali on January 6-8, 2006. Essouk is near Kidal, Adrar…
The World Music Coalition Launches Its first Newsletter
USA – The recently formed World Music Coalition has put out a call for materials for its first newsletter. We reproduce the newsletter in its…
The Future Reggaeton Superstars
New York City (New York), USA – As an indicator of just how popular Reggaton has become, the El Draft 2005 CD debuted on the…
Rim Banna’s The Mirrors of My Soul Now Available in the US
New York City (New York), USA – Rim Banna’s latest CD, The Mirrors of My Soul, is now available in the US through Valley Entertainment.…
Rachid Taha and Brian Eno Rock On
Author: Yvonne Mitton Rachid Taha and Brian Eno ~ Stop The War Coalition Concert ~ 27th November 2005 Well, if Rachid Taha feels invisible in…
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announces Winners of 27 Awards
Toronto, Canada – The 7th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards gala held November 25th was a star-studded celebrity event where 27 awards were presented to…
Cirque du Soleil’s Most Ambitious Recording
Montreal, Canada – The latest release by Cirque du Soleil is Ka . The CD brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live…
Master Steelband Musician Clive Bradley Dies at 69
New York, USA – Master steelband music arranger Clive Bradley passed away today, November 26th 2005 in Trinidad. The revered musician recently celebrated his 69th…
Kiril Stefanov, Director of Pirin Ensemble Dies at 72
Bulgaria – Several sources announced that Professor Kiril Stefanov died in November 2005 after being in a coma for ten days. He was the artistic…