The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were given in a ceremony held February 10, 2008, at Staples Center in Los Angeles (California). The Best Contemporary World…
The World Music Grammy Awards go to Angelique Kidjo and Soweto Gospel Choir
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Documentary on Maroons of Brazil to Hold World Theatrical Premiere in New York
Brazil, once the world’s largest slave colony, was brutal and deadly for millions of Africans. But many thousands escaped and rebelled, creating their own communities…
Guitar Virtuoso Juan Manuel Cañizares at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley will present legendary flamenco guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares for two nights, February 26 – 27, 2008. Cañizares…
World Music and Flamenco Celebrate Women at Ellas Crean Festival
Madrid, Spain -The 4th edition of the “Ellas Crean” festival will celebrate throughout the next weeks in Madrid the artistic achievements of women with music,…
Jerez-Texas Brings Flamenco Jazz Fusion to World Music Saturdays at Colonial
Madrid’s weekly world music series, World Music Saturdays at Colonial, presents Jerez-Texas on February 9. Jerez-Texas is formed by three musicians from varied backgrounds, from…
World Music Nominees for 39th NAACP Image Awards
The 39th NAACP Image Awards will air live on Thursday, February 14 (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT Tape- Delayed) on FOX. The NAACP Image Awards…
2007 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) World Music Finalists Announced
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced today its 2007 finalists and semi-finalists. Selected out of over 15,000 entries from 100 countries worldwide, they represent all…
Shiko Mawatu Is Nominated For An NAACP Award In The World Music Category
Legendary, African performer Shiko Mawatu’s new album Kimbanda Nzila has been nominated for a prestigious NAACP Award. The album has already garnered a huge amount…
Tata Güines, Cuban Percussion Legend Dies at 77
Cuban percussion maestro, Tata Güines, died Monday, February 4 in Cuba of kidney failure and high blood pressure. Known as the "rey de los tambores"…
Heidi Talbot’s In Love & Light Will Be Released February 12, 2008
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – After five years as lead singer with the Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies, and high praise for her debut solo outing,…