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…
International Blues Challenge 2008
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Bombay 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),…
Bachata 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…
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 Gala Show
Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) Gala show is a star-studded night of Canada’s Aboriginal celebrities and top Native musicians, and…
Renowned American Flamencologist Donn Pohren Dies in Madrid
Madrid, Spain – American writer and well-known Flamencologist Donn Pohren died in Las Rozas [a Madrid suburb] on November 5, 2007. His wife, Luisa Maravillas…
Reggae Fest at Virgin Islands Togetherness Splash
[image1_left]Life Water Promotions and ISW will present the first annual "V.I. Togetherness Splash". This show will take place on Saturday, November 24 in C’sted, St.…
CéU Remixed EP Contains Digital Only Release of 4 Tracks
CeU’s self titled debut, CéU, has become one of the break out releases of this year, captivating audiences around the world with it’s mix of…
Chicago Cultural Center Presents Kálmán Balogh & The Gypsy Cimbalom Band
Hungarian act Kálmán Balogh & Gypsy Jazz will perform Saturday, November 10, 2 pm at the Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington…
Sister Carol Headlines Lucky Dube Memorial Concert in New York
New york (NY), USA – S.O.B.’s announced that international reggae star and Lucky Dube collaborator, Sister Carol, will headline Long Live Lucky, a memorial concert…
Nonesuch Records releases Youssou N’Dour’s Rokku Mi Rokka in North America
New York (NY), USA – Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour has a new album titled Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) . The album follows N’Dour’s…