Berlin, Germany – WOMEX announced this week the winner of 10th Annual WOMEX Award for World Music. The award goes to Hungarian band Muzsikás. This…
View More Hungarian Folk Music Veterans Muzsikás Win 10th Annual WOMEX Award for World MusicAuthor: Angel Romero
Sumatran Delicacies
Suarasama Fatas Di Atas Awan (Drag City, 2008) At last, Indonesian band Suarasama has been given the opportunity to reach international audiences. American label Drag…
View More Sumatran DelicaciesI Love Tibet Loop Collection
I Love Tibet (Discovery Sound, 2008) is a classy collection of Tibetan samples with a specially included movie. The faithful performances of sacred instruments &…
View More I Love Tibet Loop CollectionWOMEX joins forces with Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – Preparations for the fifth annual Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition are in full swing ahead of the September event. Organizers report…
View More WOMEX joins forces with Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition in South AfricaQueen of Soca Music Alison Hinds at S.O.B.’s August 26
S.O.B.’s in New York will present the Queen of Soca Music, Alison Hinds, on Tuesday August 26th. The "Roll it Gal" gave a memorable performance…
View More Queen of Soca Music Alison Hinds at S.O.B.’s August 26Bollywood Snoop Dogg
The popular rap artist Snoop Dogg – his real name is Calvin Broadus – has stirred the cultural pot in India by partnering with Bollywood…
View More Bollywood Snoop DoggMoroccan King grants Marcel Khalife the Medal of Intellectual Achievement!
Renowned Lebanese composer, oud virtuoso and singer Marcel Khalife was granted the Medal of Intellectual Achievement by Morocco’s King Mohammed on Wednesday (July 30) in…
View More Moroccan King grants Marcel Khalife the Medal of Intellectual Achievement!Sergio Rocks
Sergio Mendes Encanto (Concord Records, 2008) Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes is back with yet another masterpiece. The veteran musician has invited a collection of musical…
View More Sergio RocksLau Captured Live
Lau Live (Compass Records, 2008) From Scotland comes yet another group of outstanding instrumentalists. Lau‘s latest CD, titled Live, captures the energy and enchantment of…
View More Lau Captured LiveChants From The Kingdom Of Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga has been in the news lately because of the coronation of the new king, which took place at the end of…
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