Author: Radio Palmwine.com. U.K Female Hip-hop star and one time Mobo award winner for best hip-hop act, Dj and Presenter for Choice FM 96.9/101.1 London…
Phoebe One-U.K. Female HipHop Star and Pioneer to Visit Nigeria on IND’s Tour
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Amadou & Mariam in Miami
Malian duo Amadou & Mariam will be performing in Miami on Wednesday, April 26, at 8 pm. The concert, produced by the Rhythm Foundation, will…
MerleFest Announces 2006 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest 2006, presented in Wilkesboro by Wilkes Community College, has announced the finalists for…
Gangbe Brass Band to Perform at Joe’s Pub in New York
New York City (New York), USA – One of the finest brass bands from Africa, Beninese Gangbe Brass Band, will be performing at Joe’s Pub…
MerleFest 2006 Starts Thursday, April 27
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Wilkes Community College will present MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late Merle…
Blues Legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Soul Diva Mavis Staples in Tucson
Tucson (Arizona), USA – Blues legend Taj Mahal and Gospel Diva Mavis Staples play UApresents’ season finale on Sunday, April 30th at the Fox Theatre.…
Arvel Bird Nominated for Two Nammys
Native American musician Arvel has been nominated for two (2) Nammys in the Best Instrumental Recording category for his Arvel Live! CD and in the…
Wa-Zimba, Keeping the spirit of Madagascar alive
San Francisco (California), USA – Tinder Records releases French-Madagascar trio Wa-Zimba’s debut, Mande Wazy. Based in France and founded by French jazz-fusion guitarist Philippe Robert,…
Last Call for Womex 2006 proposals
Berlin, Germany – There are only 8 days left to submit proposals to the Womex organizers. April 28 is when Womex must have – in…
Mary Youngblood to Release ‘Dance with the Wind’ May 23
Boulder (Colorado), USA – Native American flutist, Mary Youngblood, will release her new album, Dance With the Wind, May 23 on Silver Wave Records. Inspired…