Heads Up International reported today that Jockey Shabalala, brother of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and leader Joseph Shabalala, passed away on February 11th at his…
Jockey Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Dies
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US censorship: New Freemuse report published today
Copenhagen, Denmark – The new Freemuse report ‘Singing in the Echo Chamber‘ written by Eric Nuzum is published today. The report describes how US musicians…
In the Path of Rumi Sufi Concert by Shahram Nazeri & Hafez Nazeri in San Francisco
San Francisco (California), USA – On February 18th at Herbst Theater, Door Dog Music Productions, producers of the San Francisco World Music Festival, present world…
Klezmer and Black Gospel to Rock Wisconsin Union Theater
Black Gospel and Jewish Klezmer music will rock, boogie and uplift the audience when The Klezmatics collaborate with power belter Joshua Nelson to bring “Brother…
Nuru Kane’s Desert Explorations Debut on Riverboat Records
San Francisco (California), USA – Riverboat Records/World Music Network announced the North American release of the new album by by Nuru Kane. Sigil (TUGCD1041) will…
Damian ”Jr. Gong” Marley Wins Two Grammy Awards
New York, USA – (BUSINESS WIRE)- With the kind of critical acclaim rarely bestowed on any artist, an opening slot on the biggest tour of…
Gwilym Morus Presents From Bethlehem to Bangor
Bangor (Wales), UK – While visiting Palestine in February 2005, Gwilym Morus, a Welsh musician from Bangor, recorded two songs with two talented musicians from…
Fantazia, Polyglot Berber and Gnawa Funk
London (UK) – Fantazia has recorded Mul Sheshe, one of the most exciting North African fusion albums in recent years. Unlike some who stick to…
48th Annual GRAMMY Award Winners Announced
Santa Mónica (California), USA – The Recording Academy announced this evening the winners of the Grammy Awards. The Best Traditional World Music Album went to…
Sacred Ground Wins Grammy for Best Native American Music Album
Sacred Ground – A Tribute to Mother Earth took home the Grammy for Best Native American Music Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards show…