Paris, France – Fresh from this top selling release of Rogamar (SonyBmg Music France) on March 6th, Cesaria Evora, a reference of Cape Verde mixed…
Cesaria Evora Has Already Sold 110,000 Copies of Rogamar Worldwide
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Kora seminar by Ballake Sissoko at Musical Workshop Labyrinth, Greece
Musical Workshop Labyrinth will be offering a kora seminar by Malian musician Ballaké Sissoko. The seminar will be held August 21-26 of 2006, in Houdetsi,…
Zoho label set to release Standards Rican-ditioned, Ray Barretto’s Last CD Recording
New York (New York), USA – Latin and Jazz indie label Zoho Music L.L.C. has announced the release of Standards Rican-ditioned, the last recording by…
A Benefit Jam Session for Pianist Hilton Ruiz
New York City Latin music and Jazz artists will get together to raise funds for Hilton Ruiz. Famed Puerto Rican/New York composer, pianist and jazz…
Former Brulé Drummer “Eagle” to Join Arvel Bird’s Band
For the last few months, there has been much speculation on changes in Arvel Bird’s band. Decisions and commitments have now been made and the…
Native Women’s pow wow group Feather River Singers nominated for a Native American Music Award
Live Oak (California), USA – Feather River Singers, a Native Women’s pow wow group from Northern California has been nominated for a Native American Music…
Crisis in Kidal, Mali, Affecting Tuareg Musicians
Mali – Andy Morgan, manager of Tuareg band Tinariwen has reported on the development of a crisis in the African nation of Mali. According to…
Latin Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz in a Coma
New Orleans (Louisiana), USA – Latin Jazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz is in the intensive care unit of East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans in…
Mariza & Sara Tavares Globos de Ouro Nominees
Portugal – Both Mariza and Sara Tavares are nominated for Globos de Ouro, the top Portuguese music awards in the Category Best Artist for their…
Compass Records Acquires Physical Sales Rights to Green Linnet Records From Digital Music Group
Compass Records announces that it has purchased the physical distribution rights to the Green Linnet Records catalog and its affiliated world music label, Xenophile, from…