Algeria – Renowned Algerian singer Cheikha Rimitti died today in Paris of a heart attack. She was 83. Rimitti was one of the most influential…
Rai Music Pioneer Cheikha Rimitti Dies at 83
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Music Journalist and World Music Programmer Xabier Rekalde Dies at 55
Madrid, Spain – One of Spain’s best known music journalists, Xabier Rekalde died in a car accident in Guadalajara (Spain) on May 4th. He was…
Womadness Returns to Singapore in 2006
The world of WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance) returns to Singapore. The passion and energy of musicians from around the globe will once…
SGAE Releases its Annual Compendium of Spanish Roots Music
Various Artists SGAE es: Raíces, Alternativo, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Urban – six album boxed set (Iberautor/SGAE, 2006) Every year, the Fundación Autor and SGAE release…
Tara Music Re-Releases Stocktons Wing Live – Take One
Dublin, Ireland – Stocktons Wing Live – Take One was without doubt the group’s bestselling album capturing their eclectic live sound. Throughout the Eighties Stockton’s…
The Best of 2 Worlds: A Tribute to Native American Flautist and World Musician R. Carlos Nakai
Spirit Horses (Canyon Records, 1991) & Native Tapestry (Canyon Records, 1993) by R. Carlos Nakai with James DeMars Two World Concerto (Canyon Records, 1997)…
World Beat at its Best
Natacha Atlas Mish Maoul (Mantra Recrodings / Beggars Group MNTCD 1038, 2006) The queen of world music is back with an superb recording that shows…
Simaku touring US cities with Albanian language CD Echoes From Iliria
New York (NY), USA – After a successful event at Borders Books & Music in Manhattan (New York City), Simaku is embarking on a six-city…
Digital Music Group Acquires Green Linnet Records
Sacramento (California), USA – /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) , a content owner and distributor of digital music recordings focused on past-hits, out-of-print,…
Samite CD Presentation in New York
New York (New York), USA – Ugandan musician Samite will be presenting his latest CD, Embalasasa, on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30pm. the concert will…