Havana, Cuba – Guitarist and composer Noel Nicola died of cancer in Havana on Sunday, August 7. He was 58. In a week when many…
Noel Nicola, Nueva Trova Pioneer, dies at 58
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Karsh Kale’s Classical Science Fiction From India Now Available
San Francisco (California), USA – Rare and unreleased tracks by Karsh Kale are now available as digital downloads on UFO Music. Originally recorded and released…
Ibrahím Ferrer Dies at 78
Havana, Cuba – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer died yesterday, August 6, at CIMEQ hospital in Havana (Cuba). He was 78. Ferrer was admired for his…
Historical Hopi Songs
Phoenix (Arizona), USA – From the Hopi village of Hoat’Ve’La on the Third Mesa in Arizona, traditional singer Clark Tenakhongva shares the Hopi vision of…
Blues Legend Little Milton Dies at 70
Memphis (Tennessee), USA – Veteran bluesman Little Milton Campbell died Thursday, August 4. He was 70. Little Milton died at Delta Medical Center in Memphis.…
Second Annual Madison World Music Festival to be Held September 15-17
Madison (Wisconsin), USA – Following the success of last year’s World Music Festival, the Second Annual Madison World Music Festival will be held on the…
WOMEX 2005 Announces Final List of Showcases
Berlin, Germany – In a third and final installment, the WOMEXorganizers have published the remaining names of the confirmed artists that will showcase at the…
Johnny Clegg opens Chico Performances 2005-2006 season
Chico (California), USA – Afro Pop singer Johnny Clegg, along with his five piece band, will open Chico Performances on August 25, 2005. The concert…
WOMEX 2005 Announces Additional Showcases
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers have confirmed more of the artists that will be performing at the annual conference. The concerts will be staged at…
Mártires del Compás Tours North America
New York City (New York), USA – One of Spain’s most innovative acts, Mártires del Compás, will be touring the United States in the next…