Footprints (Rounder Records) is the best of IIIrd Tyme Out: a definitive collection from the quintessential modern bluegrass band. Winner of an unprecedented seven consecutive…
Footprints: A IIIrd Tyme Out Collection
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Top World Music and American Roots Acts Make Savannah Music Festival a Hot Ticket
Savannah (Georgia), USA – The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) unveiled its ambitious 2008 program, a 17-day musical arts marathon featuring nearly 100 events that comprise…
American Afrobeat Musicians Aphrodesia Go to Afrobeat Birthplace by Bus
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Watching a large van of gesticulating American musicians in hot pursuit of Nigerian soldiers is an uncommon site in the city…
Winners of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) 2007
Toronto, Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) gala last evening was a star-studded night with Canada’s Native celebrities and performances by…
Good Things Going for Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent has a new CD titled Good Thing Going ( Rounder Records) that will be available January 8, 2008. Blending soul, intensity, and…
World Music Journalist Tom Terrell Loses Battle with Cancer
Tom Terrell’s sister, Bevadine, informed family and friends today that Tom’s battle with cancer ended this morning, November 29, at 5:05am. “I’m happy to say…
Ziggy Marley – Realizing His Father’s Dream
Kingston, Jamaica – Ziggy Marley announced the re-release of his Grammy-winning album Love Is My Religion, including three bonus tracks as well as an independent…
WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Announces Partial Line-up
The next edition of WOMAD Charlton Park will take place 25-27 July 2008. To acknowledge the tremendous loyalty and goodwill shown by all of the…
Haitian Star Emeline Michel Releases Reine De Coeur, Her 9th Album
Haiti’s singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single ‘Gade Papi’ from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her 9th release to…
Fifth Annual Festival of Global Music Brings Twelve Artists to New York City Showcase
Twelve artists will perform Sunday January 13, at Webster Hall at the 2008 globalFEST in New York City. In the last five years, globalFEST has…