New York (NY), USA – Putumayo continues its exploration of new sounds with A New Groove, a collection of tracks from a variety of DJs,…
A New Groove, Cool Global Tracks and Underground Sounds
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Six Degrees gets closer to The Police, Beatles, & Pink Floyd with Backspin
Six Degrees Records, the indie label from San Francisco, has spent the last ten years producing "good music in bad times." And to celebrate that…
Cape Verdean Music’s Rising Star Lura Talks About Her Upcoming North American Release
Despite her young age, Lura has become one of the greatest voices in Cape Verdean music. Her latest CD was released in Europe at…
Mariza’s Concerto em Lisboa Will Be Available in March in North America
One recent rainy summer evening, at the invitation of Lisbon’s mayor, 25,000 people gathered at the Belém Tower’s gardens to hear Mariza, Portugal’s reigning ambassador…
With the launch of her solo career, Jennifer Kreisberg wins a Genie Award
Toronto, Canada – Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora), the youngest member of Ulali, the first Native female a cappella trio of its kind, wins a Genie Award…
WOMAD New Zealand 2007 CD Released
New Zealand – Music lovers can enjoy a preview of what’s in store at WOMAD New Zealand 2007 on the specially created Sounds of the…
A Sonic Alchemy of South Indian Fusion with a Dash of Vintage Bollywood
Canada – Following recent tours to India (with performances in Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and at the prestigious Jaipur Festival in Rajasthan) from January 2nd-22nd, and…
New CD Features Ugandan Music Used to Combat HIV/AIDS
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – A new album of uplifting music from Uganda compiled by a Vanderbilt University ethnomusicologist is being released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings…
Renowned Irish Celtic Band Dervish Tours the US
American audiences will have a chance to listen to Irish band Dervish live during its US tour in March 2007. The members of traditional Irish…
Sarod Master Ashok Roy Dies in Australia
Australia – World music DJ Hans Stoeve (Powerspot, 2SER FM) reported today the death of Indian musician Ashok Roy. No further details are known at…