The 1979 single Summerheat by Bill King is available again as a reissue on the 7 Arts label. The tune combines reggae beats, 1970s soul…
Bill King’s Summerheat Reissue, Where Reggae Meets 1970s Strings
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Flamenco Week at Expo Dubai 2020
Flamenco music and dance will be the highlight January 18-27 at the World Expo Dubai 2020 (which is taking place in 2021 and 2022). The…
Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform in Manhattan
The World Music Institute (WMI) will present Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center in…
Brazilian Music Icon Elza Soares Dies at 91
Legendary Brazilian samba and jazz vocalist Elza Soares passed away on January 20, 2022. She had a long career, that spanned decades, performing samba, jazz…
Influential Puerto Rican Percussionist Héctor “Tito” Matos Dies at 53
Acclaimed percussionist, educator, and Puerto Rican culture disseminator Héctor “Tito” Matos passed away on January 18, 2022. Tito Matos specialized in performing and promoting two…
Music Sorcerer Hermeto Pascoal to Release Long Lost Live Album, Planetário Da Gávea
Inventive Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and composer Hermeto Pascoal is set to release his long lost live album titled “Planetário Da Gávea” in February 2022. Hermeto Pascoal…
Ana Maria Carvalho Showcases the Music of Maranhão at Mestre dos Saberes Festival
Brazilian artists Ana Maria Carvalho was one of the artists featured at the Mestre dos Saberes Festival in December 2021. Direct heiress of traditional culture…
Multi-instrumentalist Alexey León Releases Influenciado
Composer, virtuoso saxophonist and flutist Alexey León has a new album titled “Influenciado” on One World Records. Alexey León was born in Manzanillo, Cuba and…
Flamenco Concerts and events in Madrid in January 2022
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid (CFM) has announced its January 2022 programming, including concerts, a colloquium, and panel discussion. The long-awaited Arcángel concert, originally scheduled for…
Tiny Desk meets globalFEST Showcase Scheduled January 18-20
Annual world music showcase globalFEST had to cancel the its in-person Webster Hall show in New York City on January 16 because of COVID. However,…