National Geographic Digital Media announced the release of the exclusive, digital-only GeoRemixed: Big Beats for a Small Planet through WorldMusic.NationalGeographic.com. The 13-song collection of previously…
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Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists Announced
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Wilkes Community College will produce MerleFest 2007, Presented by Lowe’s, on April 26 – 29 on its campus in Wilkesboro,…
View More Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists AnnouncedWOMADelaide Beats Attendance Record
– International stars including Asha Bhosle, Kronos Quartet, Salif Keita, Femi Kuti, Gotan Project, Mariza, Lila Downs and superstar veterans the Mahotella Queens graced the…
View More WOMADelaide Beats Attendance Record1st Annual Writing Competition for Young Blues Artists
Greenville (Mississippi), USA – In an effort to introduce more young artists to the Blues, Mississippi Action for Community Education (MACE) organizers of the Mississippi…
View More 1st Annual Writing Competition for Young Blues ArtistsBBC launches new Africa Beyond website
London, UK – On 6 March 2007, coinciding with Ghana’s 50th year of independence, the BBC launched the new website, Africa Beyond celebrating African arts…
View More BBC launches new Africa Beyond websiteOrquesta Yarey Shines in Southern Florida
Miami (Florida), USA – Legendary salsa band Orquesta Yarey with lead singer Chamy Solano caused great commotion during various presentations in the city of Miami,…
View More Orquesta Yarey Shines in Southern FloridaDonald Shaw continues as Celtic Connections Artistic Director for another year
Scotland – Celtic Connections is delighted to announce that Donald Shaw will stay on as Celtic Connections Artistic Director for another year. Musician, record producer,…
View More Donald Shaw continues as Celtic Connections Artistic Director for another yearStarbucks Launches Hear Music Record Label
Los Angeles and Seattle, USA (BUSINESS WIRE) – Starbucks and Concord Music Group announced today the formation of a new record label, Hear Music, which…
View More Starbucks Launches Hear Music Record LabelHabana Blues Major Hit at Latin American Film Festival
Los Angeles (California), USA – Goldmark Industries, Inc. announced that its recent screening of award winner, Habana Blues, was a major success at the exclusive…
View More Habana Blues Major Hit at Latin American Film FestivalWorld Music at Birds Eye View Film Festival
London, England – Birds Eye View film festival presents six days of inspiration and celebration, showcasing the very best work from women filmmakers. The event…
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