Manu Chao announced the release of the “La Colifata” benefit project. La Colifata is a unique Buenos Aires-based radio station, broadcast from a psychiatric hospital.…
Manu Chao Releases La Colifata Benefit Project
Category: General News
DJ Cheb i Sabbah Replaces DJ Shantel in Madison World Music Festival
Following the recent cancellation of DJ Shantel’s US tour in September, the Madison World Music Festival booked the Algerian DJ Cheb I Sabbah to replace…
WOMEX 09 Photographers Announced
WOMEX 09 announced the names of the four selected photographers who will be covering WOMEX 09 in Copenhagen. Their work will be posted daily on…
WOMEX 2009 Announces First Showcases
WOMEX 09 announced today the first list of artists selected to showcase in Copenhagen this Fall. "We are extremely happy to announce the first WOMEX…
Petition Against ‘Visa Discrimination’ in Europe after Zimbabwean Group Was Forced to Cancel Their Tour
Freemuse reported this week that a petition was started ‘against European Union (EU) visa discrimination of musicians’ after a forced cancellation of the European tour…
New Visa Rules Threaten Dozens of U.K. Concerts and Festivals
Freemuse, The World Forum on Music and Censorship cited a new report from Manifesto Club which reveals that more than 20 major arts events have…
Juan Formell receives the Doctor Honoris Causa in Art
Cuban musician Juan Formell received the Doctor Honoris Causa of the Higher Art Institute for his contribution to the sound heritage of the island and…
Los Angeles Roots Rockers Los Lobos Sign with Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory announced this week that it has signed the legendary Mexican-American five-piece ensemble Los Lobos to a recording contract. “We’re honored to work with…
Young Zimbabwean Artists Mokoomba Denied Visas by European Authorities
Music Crossroads International reported today that The Mokoomba European summer tour 2009 was cancelled this week. "After insurmountable visa hassles and around-the-clock efforts to obtain…
Creative Scotland Appoints Renowned Celtic Musician Phil Cunningham to the Board
Phil Cunningham is the final appointee to the board of Creative Scotland 2009 Ltd. He will be a non-executive director for the company that is…