Following sold-out national tours the past two years, Irish Christmas in America returns to the United States this holiday season with some of Ireland’s top…
Irish Christmas in America 2007 Tour
Author: World Music Central News Room
World music news from the editors at World Music Central
Island Records Releases Special 30th Anniversary Version of Bob Marley’s Exodus
New York (NY), USA – Bob Marley’s masterpiece Exodus celebrates its 30th anniversary and will be commemorated across all media platforms with the release of…
MerleFest Box Office Opened This Week
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – The MerleFest box office opens at 2:00 pm eastern standard time on November 13, 2007 for ticket sales for the…
Romani Variations of the European Anthem
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…
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…
Percussionist 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…
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.…
Youssou 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…
Irish-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…
Legendary 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…