Icelandic folk singer Ólöf Arnalds will be releasing her first US release Við og Við through One Little Indian on November 17th. Two fall performances…
Icelandic Sensation Ólöf Arnalds Releases US Debut Album
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Derek Trucks Band to Bring Crossover Blues and World Music to Carolina Theatre
One of the most critically acclaimed American guitarists, Derek Trucks is known for creating original material that integrates blues, soul, jazz and world music to…
Putumayo Presents Jazz Around the World
Putumayo’s newest release, Jazz Around the World, showcases the powerful influence of jazz on musicians across the globe. Featuring both well established and newer artists…
San Francisco Bay Area Vocal Ensemble Kitka Releases Unconventional Lullaby Disc
Renowned vocal group Kitka will be releasing Cradle Songs on November 3rd. "These songs were not only about putting a baby to sleep,’ says Kitka…
Legendary Cuban Band Septeto Nacional to Perform Exclusive New York City Concert in November 2009
Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro, Cuba’s legendary and timeless son ensemble, will present an exclusive New York City concert at the Hostos Center for the Arts…
Mama Africa in London Celebrating African Women in Music
Wom@ tt presents its 2nd Mama Africa on Friday 30 October, celebrating African women in music. Artists featured include Helen McDonald & Future Groove (the…
Brazilian Night at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen during WOMEX 2009
Three Brazilian groups will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, at the JazzHouse in Copenhagen. The evening starts with Soukast, an experimental percussion duo formed by…
Malian Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Sign to Sub Pop Records
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba have signed to Sub Pop Records for North America, one of the most celebrated and successful indie-rock labels of the…
Country-Folk Star Kathy Mattea to Present Moving Mountains to Protect the Environment
Kathy Mattea will visit UApresents in Tucson (Arizona) November 7th with her Moving Mountains tour, featuring songs from Coal, her most recent release. Mattea’s…
Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely to Perform at Wisconsin Union Theater
Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely will perform at Music Hall on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Tickets for the performance are $20 general admission.…