London, UK – Coco Mbassi has released her first live DVD, which includes performances in Freiburg, Germany and Duala, Cameroon. The multiple award nominee and…
Coco Mbassi Tour DVD Released
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Afghan Children CD: Alocha
Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse has supported the ever first production of a CD by and for Afghan children. It was recorded in Hamburg, where Hadia…
The Samba of Roda and the Ramlila proclaimed Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Paris, France – The Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura, proclaimed in November 43 new Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity. Traditional Indian…
Freemuse Appeals to Turkish Government to Drop the Case Against Ferhat Tunç
Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse is launching an international campaign requesting the Turkish State to drop its case against singer Ferhat Tunç who is to appear…
Reggae Christmas in Madrid with Cañaman and Friends
Madrid, España – Spanish roots reggae band Cañaman will celebrate Christmas December 22 with a night of reggae and dancehall at Copernico Nova Club in…
Fiddler Alasdair Fraser Introduces New Fiddle Camp
Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp will take place just outside Nevada City, California from June 25 – July 1, 2006. Click here to request an…
Langerado Music Festival in Florida
Sunrise (Florida), USA – The Langerado Music Festival will be held March 11 and 12, 2006 at Markham Park in Sunrise (Florida). The Langerado Music…
Iran’s President Bans Western Music
Tehran, Iran – Reports by NPR and AFP claim that Iran’s president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, has banned the broadcast of western music on radio and TV…
Liu Fang Releases Emerging Lotus – Chinese traditional guzheng music
Montreal, Canada – World music label Philmultic has announced the release of Liu Fang’s guzheng solo album: Emerging Lotus – Chinese traditional guzheng music. This…
New York-based Colombian bands La Cumbiamba eNeYe and Coba sign to Chonta Records
New York, USA – Chonta Records announced the signing of two bands, La Cumbiamba eNeYe and Coba, who are integral members of the flourishing Colombian…