A new mobile device app has been launched with 500 proverbs and quotes on a wide range of music genres. Called Oktav, it is accessible…
New Mobile App Offers 500 Proverbs and Quotes about Music from Around the World
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Burundi’s Ritual Dance of the Royal Drum Inscribed In 2014 on The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced this week that Burundi’s Ritual Dance of the Royal Drum is inscribed in 2014…
Bolivia’s Pujillay and Ayarichi Music and Dances Inscribed in 2014 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported this week that Pujillay and Ayarichi music and dances of the Yampara culture are…
Isukuti dance of Western Kenya Inscribed for Urgent Safeguarding
The Isukuti dance of the Isukha and Idakho communities of Western Kenya was inscribed on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of…
African Stars Come Together To Demand Action on Ebola
Campaigning and advocacy organization ONE has brought together fourteen African artists to compel African leaders do more – and rapidly – to fight the…
International Songwriting Competition Opens Two Special Promotions: “Sing Your Heart Out” and “Pick Your Cause”
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is seeking entries from November 18 – December 4, 2014 for songs relating to love or social causes. ISC’s “Sing Your…
Admired World Music Booking Agency Eye for Talent Becomes Riot Artists
American world music booking agency Eye for Talent, founded by Bill Smith, has joined forces with Evan Smith and former artist manager and record company…
Atlantic Music Expo 2015 Call For Showcase and Conference Proposals
The Atlantic Music Expo (AME) held in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) has announced that it is currently accepting showcase and conference proposals from artists, musicians…
Third UNESCO World Forum on Culture and the Cultural Industries to Be Held in Italy
The third edition of the UNESCO World Forum on Culture and the Cultural Industries will be held October 2 to 4, 2014 in Florence, Italy.…
WOMEX 2014 to Present Downtown Film Screenings: ‘From Berlin To The World’ in Santiago
For its 20th anniversary, WOMEX 2014 will present in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) a special Downtown Film Screening program titled ‘From Berlin to the…