In a bold move to quash illegal music file sharing, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) stated on Thursday, March 1, 2007 it would…
Recording Industry Group Launches Settlement Campaign to Universities
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Leading African Performer in Australia Chris Gudu Signs With Hardrush Music
Leading African World Music performer Chris Gudu has signed with rising Australian Independent recording label Hardrush Music. The moves marks a large step forward for…
World Music at the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest
With the song "I mina drömmar – Mani armani taha", World Music will be represented in the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest. The songwriter Ulrika Bodén’s…
Whole Music Experience: New Music Blog
Seattle, Washington–Patricia Herlevi, founder of Cranky Crow Whole Music launched a new blog, Whole Music Experience. The blog has been created for musicians, sound healers,…
WOMEX Showcase Jury Revealed
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX has announced the names of the 7 Samurai, the seven world music professionals that are chosen annually to select the artist…
Obligato, Goa’s Sensational Latino Band
Obligato-Goa’s sensational Latino band has launched two music videos in Goa. A slamming salsa piece called ‘La Paranda’ and a kicking konkani kantaar called ‘Goa…
World Music Central Maintenance
World Music Central is performing maintenance and system upgrades to improve the entire site. Users might experience technical difficulties or some degradation during the next…
International Songwriting Competition Announces Finalists
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – One of the most reputable music contests, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the list of finalists (see list below).…
Remix Eastern experimentalists Joi and win a day’s free studio time in Real World’s Big Room
UK – To celebrate Joi‘s release of Without Zero Real World is running a competition on its website www.realworldremixed.com. Launched in 2006, this is a…
Ghana’s 50th is also drummer Yacub Addy’s 50th year as a stage artist
It didn’t occur to me until the January 26, 2007 segment of Dick Gordon’s radio program “The Story” was broadcast in the U.S. Friday, that…