Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Thursday, November 3 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents the Chicago debut of Italian singer-songwriter Gianmaria…
Italian Singer-Songwriter Gianmaria Testa Performs At Chicago Cultural Center
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Rolas de Aztlan: Songs of the Chicano Movement
Washington (District of Columbia), USA – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings recently released Rolas de Aztlan: Songs of the Chicano Movement, a compilation of 19 tracks recorded…
The New York Gypsy Festival Begins Today
New York City (New York), USA – The schedule of performances of the New York Gypsy Festival is now available. Aiming to offer a broad…
Amparanoia Completes its new CD La Vida te Da
Belgium – Spanish mestizo band Amparanoia has completed therecordings of its new CD La Vida te Da. The album was recorded in June 2005 in…
Robert Plant and Nuru Kane Closing WOMEX Conference
UK – Robert Plant has invited the remarkable Senegalese singer-songwriter Nuru Kane to support him at his closing show at WOMEX at The Sage, Gateshead…
New York Soul Collective Crosses Boundaries
Si*Se More Shine (Fuerte Records, 2005) More Shine is the second album by one of the most creative bands that have come out of New…
An Intimate Evening With Flamenco Pianist Pedro Ricardo Miño & Jackson Browne
Beverly Hills (California), USA – The Living Wellness Foundation promotional campaign kicks-off November 5, 2005, with a series of concerts to launch “Walk Across…
Marcelo D2 at Womex 2005
Paris, France – Brazilian singer Marcelo D2 will be showcasing this year at WOMEX. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, at Hall 1…
Rocky Dawuni Will Blaze New Paths at Afro Funké in Santa Monica
Ghanaian Afro Roots star, Rocky Dawuni will be performing Thursday October 27, 2005 at Afro Funké. Afro Funké is held Thursdays at Zanzibar, 1301 5th…
Cuban National Choir Singers Defect in Canada
Toronto, Canada – News reports from Toronto indicate that several members of the Coro Nacional de Cuba have defected during the Canadian tour. According to…