The latest Putumayo compilation is titled Americana. From Austin (Texas) to the Appalachians there is a music genre deep-rooted in southern hospitality… "where people mean…
Putumayo’s Americana Focuses on Alt Country
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WOMEX Announces First Set of 2007 Showcase Selections
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers announced a first set of world music artists that have been selected to showcase in Sevilla. "We have an especially…
Malian Star Habib Koité Releases First Studio Album in Six Years
New York (NY), USA – After a six-year absence from the recording studio, Malian guitarist Habib Koité and his band Bamada return this fall with…
Hugh Masekela and the David Grisman Quintet at NYC Rockin’ the River Cruises
New York (NY), USA – The NYC Rockin’ the River Cruises goes into its second week with shows by New Riders of the Purple Sage…
HotHouse Announces Move from Current Location On East Balbo
Chicago (Illinois), USA – HotHouse/The Center for International Performance and Exhibition (“HotHouse”) announced today that it will no longer reside at its current East Balbo…
Inside the Globalhead, an Interview with Neil Sparkes of Temple of Sound
To celebrate the release of Globalhead, the latest gem by world music innovators Temple of Sound, World Music Central interviewed Neil Sparkes one of the…
Tribal Cello
Emily Burridge Bridge between Worlds (2006) British cellist Emily Burridge is a world traveler who enjoys interacting with other cultures. Bridge between Worlds is a…
Africa Fête Founder Mamadou Konté Dies at 62
Dakar Senegal – Patricia Tang, an American music professor, reported today the death of one of African music’s greatest ambassadors. "It is with great sadness…
"La Mala" Rodriguez & Joell Ortiz in New York at S.O.B.’s Latin Alternative Concerts
On Wednesday July 11th, S.O.B.’s, the legendary New York City venue for live hip hop and Latin music, combines the best of both genres with…
The Woven Strings Tour: Scottish Fiddle and Harp
From sparkling jigs and reels to heart-stopping slow airs, Rachel Hair (Ullapool) and Sarah Naylor (Isle of Skye), two of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians join…