Celtic Connections 2008 presents A’ Adam’s Bairns on January 22, with a star-studded line-up of singers includes Rod Paterson, Tich Frier, Nick Keir, Steve Byrne,…
Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw died in Ethiopia last week. Details are not known as to the cause of death or the exact date of her…
Celtic Connections 2008 opens its doors to world music, inviting Senegalese music star Baaba Maal. Accordion fans will be treated to an accordion fest with…
One of Zimbabwe’s most famous Shona singers and renowned mbira player, Hakurotwi Mude, died the second week of January. “With a heavy heart, we write…
Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead…
Sunday’s program for Celtic Connections 2008 includes Irish Celtic stars Altan, renowned American group Solas, Songs of Scotland, fiddler Gavin Marwick and numerous workshops. Program:…
Austin, Texas (USA) – RedGorilla Music Fest is accepting submissions from bands, solo artists, and DJs to showcase at RedGorilla Music Fest in Austin, Texas…
Los Angeles (California), USA – Shout! Factory will be reissuing a series of titles from the catalog of the Grateful Dead’s legendary percussionist Mickey Hart.…
Jacob Edgar, president of Cumbancha Records, reported this morning that world music star Andy Palacio‘s health has seriously deteriorated. "We’re deeply saddened to report that…
On Saturday 9 February (5pm) The Journal Tyne Theatre in Newcastle will play host to one of the world’s most extraordinary theatrical troupes as the…