Somalian Hip Hop artist K’Naan will be sharing his powerful message of global unity at Earthdance 2008. With his unique style, K’Naan brings an enormous…
Somalian Hip Hop Artist K’Naan Will Perform at Earthdance 2008
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
Canadian-Armenian Musician Levon Ichkhanian on Olympic Music Tour in China
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Levon Ichkhanian is currently in Beijing to participate in a historic event uniting Western and Eastern stars with artits living with disabilities on the…
Earthdance 2008 Festival in Northern California
The 12th anniversary Earthdance Festival will take place on September 12th, 13th, and 14th at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native…
The Rough Guide To Latin Street Party
San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide to Latin Street Party is a collection of Latin street beats that represents both mainstream and alternative…
Renowned Irish Band Dervish to Bring the Spirit of Irish Music "Sessions" to American Airwaves for the First Time
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The Queen of World Music Goes Acoustic
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Chico Cesar at Culture Room in Southern Florida September 2008
Brazilian star Chico Cesar will be performing Friday September 5th at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale. Doors open at 8 pm. Cesar will provide…
Honoring Peyote
In recent years there’s been growing interest in the spiritual musical traditions of the American Indians of the Southwest. Peyote songs are used in…
Interview with Lila Downs
In a few weeks, Lila Down’s new CD, titled Shake Away / Ojos de culebra, will be released. The album honors the traditional shamans and…
Funky Funkadesi
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