The Embassy of the United States of America in Cambodia announced that they will sponsor a free live show by Cambodian rock band Dengue Fever…
Dengue Fever returns to Cambodia for Free Live show in Phnom Penh
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Putumayo World Music Holds Contest to Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa
In celebration of its upcoming release, South Africa, Putumayo is holding a “Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa” contest at hundreds of its…
Silk Road Project Moves to Harvard in Summer of 2010
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – The Silk Road Project will move its headquarters to Harvard University this summer, strengthening a partnership between the University and the…
New Foundation Fundación Cuba Avant-Garde Created to Promote Global Cuban Culture
[image1_left]Art collectors Howard and Patricia Farber announced the establishment of Fundación Cuba Avant-Garde, an independent, private foundation created to support broader recognition and understanding of…
Abu Dhabi’s Adach launches an Emirati traditional band
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced yesterday the launch of a classical Arab musical band consisting of Emirati musicians known…
Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, Gamble & Huff, and Kenny Barron to Receive Honorary Doctor of Music Degrees at Berklee Colle
Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown will present Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Kenny Barron with honorary doctor of…
Last Call for WOMEX 2010 Program Proposals
Friday, April 16th is the deadline for all WOMEX ’10 world music program proposal submissions: Showcase, Conference and Film Screenings. All showcase proposals have to…
Ethno Workshops for Young Traditional Musicians in 2010
Jeunesses Musicales International’s Ethno project is back this year. Ethno is a unique project for traditional/folk musicians aged 15-28. Ethno includes a series of summer…
Songlines Music Awards 2010 Final Nominees Announced
Songlines magazine announced the final nominees of the Songlines Music Awards 2010 and will be releasing a compilation album on 22nd March featuring all sixteen…
Musician and Philanthropist Peter Buffett and Afropop Star Angelique Kidjo Team Up to Advance Education for Girls in Africa
Award winning musician, composer and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo, to release “A Song…