Berlin, Germany – April 28 is when Womex must have – in house – not only the Showcase Proposal Forms, but also all materials. That…
Womex Showcase, Conference and Film Proposal Deadlines April 28
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Tunisian Smadj Blends Electronica with Arabica
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Paris-based Tunisian musician Smadj has a new album, Take It & Drive, on Rasa Music. He uses sequencers, samplers, synthesizers, and…
Early Music Branches Out
Rolf Lislevand Nuove musiche (ECM/Universal Classics, 2006) Rolf Lislevand’s Nuove musiche (music of 17th century Italy adapted and arranged by Lislevand), grabs listeners from the…
Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle
Seattle (Washington), USA – Poncho Sánchez Latin Jazz Band will be performing four nights at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. Band members include Poncho Sánchez (Congas), George…
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force on Tour Down Under
Paris, France – In town for the Byron Bay East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival (April 8-9) the legendary Femi Kuti and his dangerously…
World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego
San Diego (California), USA – A new world music series will be taking place in San Diego this spring. It is known as the World…
Brazilian Concerts by Claudia Villela and Santos Neto Trio in New York
New York (New York), USA – Two Brazilian acts Brazilian will be performing at Makor in New York City this week. Jazz vocalist Claudia Villela…
Pierre Bensusan’s World Jazz in New York
New York (New York), USA – Algerian/French guitarist Pierre Bensusan will be performing at Makor on Tuesday, April 4th at 9:30pm. Tickets are $18. Makor…
Salif Keita Will Release Rootsy New Album M’Bemba in North America in June 2006
New York (New York), USA – Salif Keita has a new Decca CD, M’Bemba. Set for release on June 20th in North America , the…
Legends of West Africa to Make Boston Debut
Boston (Massachusetts), USA – On Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 7:30pm, the troupe Legends of West Africa will perform on stage…