UB40 – Who You Fighting For?
Keep On Moving:The UB40 Story – UK Reggae legend Featured in US TV Documentary
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Rob Curto’s Forró For All tours Midwest in June 2007
New York City Brazilian music group Rob Curto’s Forró For All will be touring the Midwestern United States in June 2007. They will be featured…
Andy Palacio and Ivan Duran 2007 WOMEX Award Winners
WOMEX announced the joint winners of the 2007 WOMEX Award, Andy Palacio and Ivan Duran, both of Belize. Andy Palacio is a Garifuna musician, activist…
Guitarist Giuseppe Leopizzi Dies in Italy
Guitarist and composer Giuseppe Leopizzi Friday, June 1st. Leopizzi’s health deteriorated suddenly and rapidly. He died within days of acute leukemia. Giuseppe Leopizzi had been…
Bob Marley’s ‘ Exodus’ Limited Edition Version of the Album on USB Memory Stick
New York (NY), USA – Bob Marley’s masterpiece Exodus celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer, and will be commemorated with the release of an exclusive…
Global Appeal of Brass Bands at Durham International Festival
Durham, UK – Durham International Festival [1-15 July] – a Durham Brass Initiative project – will be acknowledging the global appeal of Brass with a…
Renowned Cape Verdean Multi-instrumentalist Will Perform in New York
New York city (NY), USA – Kim Alves, renown multi-instrumentalist/producer from the Cape Verde islands, will perform live at the legendary Sob’s on Sunday, June…
Ky-Mani Marley at 13th Annual Peoples Festival Tribute to Bob Marley
The 13th Annual Peoples Festival Tribute to Bob Marley will be held in Wilmington, Delaware on July 28th 2007. Heading its lineup will be Ky-Mani…
Seun Kuti & The Egypt 80 Will Perform at S.O.B.’s African Concerts Series
New York ( NY), USA – Ten years after the death of Fela Kuti, the inventor and pioneer of Afrobeat, his legacy is as strong…
Folk Music Contest Allows Fans to Vote Via the Web
One of the largest Celtic festivals in Europe, Ortigueira Celtic World International Festival 2007, has an annual contest called Proyecto Runas, which is open to…