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Brazilian Funk Collective SambaDá to Release New Album, Salve A Bahia
California’s own Brazilian sensation, SambaDá, is set to release its new CD, Salve A Bahia , due in stores October 9th, with a record release…
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 Announce Nominees
Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards announced today the 2007 nominees in 24 categories, representing the top Aboriginal artists and music industry…
Chuchito Valdés, Jessica Fichot, Mariachi Divas to Headline the Global Lineup at the 9th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival
– Innovative, multiethnic music acts will highlight the global music lineup at the Eagle Rock Music Festival, Saturday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight,…
Afro-Spanish Sensation Buika to Perform in 3 Special U.S. Concerts
One of the leading figures in Madrid’s thriving mestizo music scene will be touring the United States in October. Buika‘s New York City concert at…
A New Generation of Chinese Taoist Music
London, UK – The Taoist Music Orchestra of the Shanghai City God Temple has recorded a Cd titled Chinese Taoist Music (ARC Music, 2007). the…
Les Nubians at the The ArtsCenter in Carrboro with Mosadi Music
Carrboro (North Carolina), USA – Les Nubians headline the 6th annual World Arts Festival at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro (North Carolina). Afropop meets hip-hop meets…
Joanne Shenandoah and Bill Miller to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 9th Native American Music Awards
New York (NY), USA – Two of the biggest names in the Native American music industry, Joanne Shenandoah and Bill Miller, will be presented with…
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Celebrating 25th Anniversary
Black Mountain (North Carolina), USA – Lake Eden Arts Festival’s monumental 25th festival will take place in just a few weeks. Nestled at the base…
Diyarbakir Yenisehir Children’s Chorus at San Francisco World Music Festival 2007
Fourteen members of the Kurdish Children and Youth Music Group are coming to San Francisco World Music Festival this year. Currently living in Diyarbakir (Amed),…