Paris, France – The French group, Gotan Project, released a new CD Lunatico April 10 in the UK and April 11 in the US, five…
Gotan Project Worldwide Tour
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Akim El Sikameya Promotes Aini Amel
Paris, France – After a triumphant tour through India in March, Akim El Sikameya is preparing for a worldwide tour to promote his new album,…
Old Town School of Folk Music’s AfroFolk Program Presents Strong Ras Family Reggae Tour
Chicago (Illinois), USA – The Old Town School of Folk Music will bring the Strong Ras Family Tour to the South Shore Cultural Center May…
Bicultural Songs
Michele Dominguez Greene Luna Roja (Appleseed Recordings APRCD 1095, 2006) The release, Luna Roja by bicultural singer- songwriter, Michele Dominguez Greene couldn’t have arrived at…
Benjamín Escoriza, Radio Tarifa’s Vocalist, Releases Solo Album
Madrid, Spain – The founder and vocalist of Radio Tarifa, Benjamín Escoriza, has released his first solo recording. Alevanta is a powerful mix of Arabic…
African Xylophone Festival at Makor in New York
New York (New York), USA – This May 5-7, New York City will play host to the second annual African Xylophone Festival, the only…
2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York
New York (New York), USA – The 2006 JVC Jazz Festival – New York covers the city June 12 – 24 with more than 300…
Seu Jorge Touring the United States
Seu Jorge is touring the United States right now, covering as much ground as he possibly can between March and July. Jorge, who was made…
The New Sounds of Africa
The African Guitar Summit CD (CBC Records TRCD 3014), released last year by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, integrated several of the best African guitarists living…
MerleFest 2006 Sets Records for Participation and Economic Impact
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Magical moments greeted record crowds at MerleFest 2006, the 19th annual festival in celebration of the music of the late…