The 2009 edition of globalFEST will be showcasing top international acts in New York City. The event will be held at New York City’s Webster…
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Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 Tour
Alash will be on tour in the United States from November 10 through December 21, 2008. Alash weaves new harmonies into the unique vibrations, whistles,…
View More Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 TourThe Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival
San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival is celebrating its Ninth Anniversary November 9 – November 23, 2008 with an exciting…
View More The Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music FestivalSouth African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart Attack
Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song “Pata Pata,” died of a heart attack after a concert in…
View More South African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart AttackSeeking Electric Guitar Donations for Saharawi Musicians
Spanish record producer and videographer Manuel Dominguez has started a program to collect new and used electric guitars destined for Saharawi refugee musicians living in…
View More Seeking Electric Guitar Donations for Saharawi MusiciansTaj Mahal Trio for Eight Nights in Seattle for Annual Thanksgiving Engagement
Touring in support of his first domestic release in 5 years, Maestro, Taj Mahal is celebrating his 40th Anniversary. Renowned music club Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley…
View More Taj Mahal Trio for Eight Nights in Seattle for Annual Thanksgiving EngagementWOMEX 2008, Another Success Story
The latest edition of WOMEX took place in Sevilla (Spain). WOMEX, which is the acronym for World Music Expo, is the annual gathering of…
View More WOMEX 2008, Another Success StoryThe Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa at the Historic Balboa Theatre
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa will be performing at the Historic Balboa Theatre on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm. With…
View More The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa at the Historic Balboa TheatreSpanish Singer-Songwriter Javier Ruibal Will Bring the Essence of Andalusia to New York
One of the finest Spanish songwriters, Javier Ruibal, will be performing at S.O.B.’s in New York on November 12. A highly regarded singer-songwriter from Cádiz,…
View More Spanish Singer-Songwriter Javier Ruibal Will Bring the Essence of Andalusia to New YorkWOMEX 2008 Broke Previous Attendance Records
Womex 2008 celebrated its 14th edition in Sevilla last week. It was the final year of a total of four in Sevilla. The largest world…
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