Cartagena, Spain – The theme for this year’s La Mar de Músicas festival is the country of Mexico. La Mar de Músicas is one of…
Mexican Music and Culture is the Focus of La Mar de Músicas 2007
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Mexican-American Roots Band Los Cenzontles Releases New Album, Los Senn-sont-less
San Pablo (California), USA – Renowned Mexican roots band, Los Cenzontles, released this week its first all-original production, los senn-sont-less. The bilingual record includes 12…
Appalachian Music Legend Mary Jane Queen Dies at 93
Cullowhee (North Carolina), USA – Singer Mary Jane Queen died June 29, 2007, at her home in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was 93. Just a…
International Songwriting Competition "Early Bird Deadline" Quickly Approaching, World Music Acts Welcomed
One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash and…
Taiwanese group A Moving Sound Touring North America
One of the leading world music acts from Taiwan, A Moving Sound, will be touring North America in July. To get a taste of its…
The Afrofunk Music Festival Raises Funds and Awareness for Kids in Darfur, Sudan
San Francisco (California), USA – Returning for a third year after two consecutive sold-out concerts, The Afrofunk Music Festival–An Afrobeat music extravaganza Benefiting Save the…
A Powerful Blend at Ortigueira International Celtic Music Festival 2007
Ortigueira (Galicia), Spain – Ortigueira is one of the oldest and largest Celtic music festivals in the international scene. The 2007 edition will be held…
Gary Núñez & Plena Libre Touring the United States
Puerto Rican band Plena Libre will be performing in California, New York, Boston, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. Plena Libre’s show is a high-energy show and…
The Silk Road Project Travels to Switzerland in the Summer of 2007
Providence (Rhode Island), USA – The Silk Road Project, a not-for-profit arts and educational organization inspired by the interchange of culture and ideas along the…
89 year-old Cuban Legend Cachao Back in New York
New York (NY), USA – For four nights in July, 89 year-old Cachao will take the Blue Note stage with his band that is sure…