World Music record label Putumayo announced the launch of the Putumayo World Beat series with the forthcoming albums African Beat and Latin Beat, to be…
World Music Label Putumayo Launches New Series With African Beat and Latin Beat Albums
Category: General News
British Indie Labels Devastated by London Warehouse Fire
A fire last night (August 8th) at the Sony DADC warehouse in London, during the riots, has severely affected the British independent music community. The…
senegalese star Youssou N’Dour to deliver keynote at 4th IMC World Forum
The organisers of the 4th International Music Council’s World Forum on Music announced that world-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has accepted to share with the…
Renowned Singer Susana Baca Named Peru’s Minister of Culture
Peru’s president elect Ollanta Humala had named Afro-Peruvian innovator Susana Baca new Minister of Culture. She replaces Juan Ossio. The Ministry of Culture was created…
World Music Stars Tinariwen Denied Entry to Canada
Renowned Tuareg band Tinariwen has been denied entry to Canada. “This draconian measure has prevented audiences at the Winnipeg Folk Festival last weekend and the…
Rainforest World Music Festival Kicks Off at Kuching Waterfront
The opening ceremony of the 2011 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival took place in the evening on July 7th, at the Kuching waterfront.…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 Holds Tree Planting Ceremony
The Rainforest World Music Festival held a tree planting ceremony yesterday, July 7th, 2011, which is part of the Greening Project. The event took place…
National Folk Festival to Be Held in Nashville for 3 Years
The 73rd, 74th and 75th National Folk Festivals will be putting down roots at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) for…
WOMEX 2011 Announces First Set of Showcase Acts
World music trade show WOMEX announced today the first set of artists that will be performing at its coveted showcases. WOMEX 2011 will be held…
Cancer Treatment Fund Created for Global electronica Pioneer Cheb i Sabbah
Cheb i Sabbah, a leading figure in the American global electronica scene, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Like many millions of Americans, Cheb i Sabbah…