Spain – Carlos Redondo and Igor Medio, members of Asturian Celtic band Felpeyu, died today in Zuya (northern Spain) in a vehicle accident. The group…
Two Members of Celtic Band Felpeyu Die in Van Crash
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Salaam Music Village Festival in London
London, UK – Salaam Music Village Festival, a celebration of arts & culture from across the Islamic world, will be held in London June 28…
"Tsotsi" Star Zola Speaks at U.N. & Celebrates South Africa with Angelique Kidjo and Vusi Mahlasela
Hollywood (California), USA – South Africa’s Zola, the Kwaito hitmaker, TV host and costar of the Oscar winning film Tsotsi, will perform with Angelique Kidjo…
Indian and Japanese Music Concert for Sitar and Shamisen in Tokyo
(PRWEB) – A groundbreaking and imaginative event will bring two musical traditions together in a concert presented by Darshanam in Tokyo on 30 June 2006…
WOMEX Announces Second Round of Showcase Selections
Berlin, Germany – A second set of artists selected to showcase at this year’s WOMEX showcase in Sevilla have been announced. – Aynur (Turkey) –…
The 4th Annual Reggae Festival of Wales Celebrates Bob Marley
Haverfordwest (Pembrokeshire), UK – via PRWEB – The venerable ‘Rita Marley’ will join a host of performers and fans to celebrate the 4th annual Reggae…
Reggae Sunsplash Returns to Tour the U.S.A. with a Hot Ticket
After nearly a decade hiatus, the Reggae Sunsplash festival is back, bigger than ever, and set to tour the U.S.A. this summer. Continuing its motto…
Bob Dylan to Release First New Album in Five Years
New York (New York), USA – /PRNewswire/ – Bob Dylan’s first new album in five years, Modern Times, will arrive in stores and online August…
With Sponsor Support, Goran Ivanovic Group Launches Second Tour
Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Goran Ivanovic Group initiated this month its second major tour. Combining Eastern European folk tunes with jazz-influenced compositions, the Group’s…
Kathleen MacInnes Releases Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh
Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn) is Kathleen Kathleen MacInnes’ debut album on Greentrax Recordings. Kathleen recorded Og-mhadainn Shamhraidh early in 2006 in Park Lane Studios, Glasgow.…