New York City (New York), USA – Puerto Rican singer Bimbo has been a reigning Latin music superstar for nearly two decades and the only…
Hip Hop Star Goes Reggaeton
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Ojos de Brujo Releases Smoking DVD, Touring Bari
New York, USA – Spain’s acclaimed Ojos de Brujo (“Eyes of the Wizard”) brings their potent “hiphop flamenco” hybrid to DVD for the first time…
Nigeria will Rule the Music World in Ten Years: Bob Ejike
Author: Mary M. Ajayi Mary Ajayi, recently spoke with Europe-based Nigerian artiste, teacher and language consultant Professor Bob Ejike, on his new album Fiesta, his…
The Canadian Aboriginal Festival Expands to 7 Days of Arts, Entertainment and Aboriginal Heritage
Toronto, Canada – North America’s largest multi-disciplinary Aboriginal arts event has expanded to include a week of cultural events throughout the city of Toronto. November…
Satalla’s Owner Talks About His Decision to Close the Popular World Music Club
New York City (New York), USA – In an e-mail sent to the media, Michael Yaacobi explains why he decided to close New York City‘s…
Live 8 At Eden – Africa Calling on DVD
Los Angeles (California), USA – Rhino Entertainment has released Live 8 at Eden – Africa Calling on DVD. The music festival Africa Calling was organized…
World Music Guide to Vancouver
Vancouver is one of the hotspots in Canada. The city has become a magnet for a thriving Asian community, primarily Chinese. It has also attracted…
Mojmir Novakovic i Kries Win Croatian Music Award
Croatia – Mojmir Novakovic i Kries won the Croatian Music Award – PORIN in the category of best album of original music for theatre, movie…
A Feast of Persian And Middle Eastern Percussion
London, England – Zarbang has a new CD entitled Persian and Middle Eastern Percussion, on ARC Music. Zarbang was created by leading Iranian percussionists Behnam…
Reggae Tribute to Maná
New York City, USA – CMH/Snake Machine Records has released Destinacion Maná: Tributo A Maná, a tribute to the popular Mexican band. Joe Ferry, the…