The new CD “Music beyond prejudice, Romani variations of the European Anthem”, will be presented to the public in Strasbourg on 20 November, on the…
View More Romani Variations of the European AnthemAuthor: World Music Central News Room
Celtic Connections Announces All-Star 2008 Line-up
Some of the leading names in folk and world music will perform in Glasgow January 2008 at the 15th Celtic Connections festival. Taking place over…
View More Celtic Connections Announces All-Star 2008 Line-upPercussionist from Jamiroquai, Solá Akingbolá, Releases his First Solo Album, ‘Routes to Roots’
Sussex, UK – Solá Akingbolá, long-standing percussionist with the international, chart-topping band Jamiroquai, has released Routes to Roots (ARC Music), a superb album of Yoruba…
View More Percussionist from Jamiroquai, Solá Akingbolá, Releases his First Solo Album, ‘Routes to Roots’New York’s Annual World Music Festival globalFEST Returns January 13
In the last five years, globalFEST has become the U.S.’s leading showcasing event for artists performing a huge range of styles from around the world.…
View More New York’s Annual World Music Festival globalFEST Returns January 13Youssou N’Dour and the Super Etoile of Dakar in Miami
Youssou N’Dour brings his African big band, the legendary Super Etoile of Dakar for a concert at Miami’s historic gem, Gusman Theater. N’Dour is touring…
View More Youssou N’Dour and the Super Etoile of Dakar in MiamiIrish-based African Singer Bridgy Will Perform for UNICEF Fundraiser
Bridgy is showcasing the talent of Irish-based African women in a festival of African music and dance in Dublin’s Village Venue on Nov 24th with…
View More Irish-based African Singer Bridgy Will Perform for UNICEF FundraiserLegendary Orchestra Baobab Tours the UK in November 2007
UK – One of Senegal’s musical treasures, Orchestra Baobab, will be touring the UK n November. Orchestra Baobab is one of Africa’s soul survivors, a…
View More Legendary Orchestra Baobab Tours the UK in November 2007International Blues Challenge 2008
For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presents the International…
View More International Blues Challenge 2008Bombay Beatz
David Starfire has released Bombay Beatz, on Six Degrees Records digital-only “Emerging Artist” Series. He will be making a DJ appearance in Las Vegas (10/26),…
View More Bombay BeatzBachata Star Juan Luis Guerra Sweeps Latin Grammy Awards
Las Vegas (Nevada), USA – Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra won several of the top awards at the Latin Grammy Awards which were held last…
View More Bachata Star Juan Luis Guerra Sweeps Latin Grammy Awards