Nashville (Tennessee), USA – The International Songwriting Competition has extended its submission deadline for two weeks. All entries must be posted on or before October…
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended For Two Weeks
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Peruvian Diva Eva Ayllón on Tour This Fall
New York City (New York), USA – Since her last release on Times Square Records — Eva! Leyenda Peruana (TSQ-CD-9040) Eva Ayllon’s musical presence continues…
New Latin Jazz Jam Session Venue in Madrid
Madrid, Spain – The Empire disco in Madrid has started a new Tuesday night jam session for the city’s growing number of Latin jazz musicians.…
Renowned Coro Nacional de Cuba Tours Canada
Toronto (Ontario), Canada – The Coro Nacional de Cuba, the 40-voice professional choir under the direction of Maestra Digna Guerra, will visit 12 cities in…
Charlie Gillett Introduces His Favorite Sounds of the World on 2 CDs
Bloomington (Indiana), USA- Every year, BBC radio DJ Charlie Gillett puts together a two-CD compilation of some of the world music highlights of the year.…
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar
San Francisco (California), USA – The Rough Guide series travels to the island of Madagascar. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Madagascar (RGNET1163CD) was…
Early Bela Fleck Recording, a Classic
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Rounder Records has re-released Crossing the Tracks by Bela Fleck. Originally released in 1979, Crossing the Tracks is Bela Fleck’s debut…
World Music Encyclopedia Encompasses South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 2: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, ISBN: 0824049470. The second installment of the Garland Encyclopedia…
Guitar Master Prassanna Keeps Busy with Multiple Recording Projects
USA – Indian guitarist Prasanna has completed several recording projects recently: “I had a really hectic but wonderful month-long trip to India. While I was…
Vocal Music Masters King’s Singers and Sarband Tour North America Exploring Sacred Traditions
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – The King’s Singers and Middle Eastern early music specialists, Sarband, will tour North America this fall with the program from their…