WOMEX Announces 2015 Showcase Jury
World music expo WOMEX has announced the names of the five judges that will select the artists for the 2015 showcases. The five showcase…
Far-reaching 1970s Algerian Folk and Pop
Various Artists 1970s Algerian Folk & Pop (Sublime Frequencies, SF088CD, 2014) This compilation includes recordings from early 1970s Algeria. Although the title says folk and…
Santa Cruz American Music Festival 2015 Announces Phase One Artists
Santa Cruz American Music Festival 2015 announced today the phase one artist lineup. The program includes Bonnie Raitt, Los Lonely Boys, Big & Rich, JJ…
Safaafir to Perform at Global Fridays 2015
Traditional Iraqi trio Safaafir is set to perform on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series.…
A Celebration of Global Dance Grooves
Nickodemus Wonderworld: 10 Years of Painting Outside the Lines (Wonderwheel Records, 2015) Admired DJ, producer and musician Nickodemus celebrates 10 years as a developer of…
Ancient Future Announces Pacific Northwest Concert Tour
Pioneering world fusion band Ancient Future is celebrating its 36th year with tour of the Pacific Northwest. The current lineup includes guitar virtuoso and band…
Vocalist, Social Worker and Disability Activist
Ritika Sahni Namee (Times Music) This pop-rock album is a blend of love songs, and features Mumbai-based singer Ritika Sahni, originally from Calcutta. This is…
Argentine Folk Musician Juan Iñaki to Perform at EXIB Música Showcase
Argentine vocalist Juan Iñaki hails from Córdoba in Argentina. He has performed at the leading folk festivals in Argentina and significant venues throughout South…
Chile, Guest Country at La Mar de Músicas 2015
La Mar de Músicas in Cartagena (Spain) revealed today that Chile will be the guest country during the 21st edition of the festival. In…
Electro-Shamanic Group Lulacruza releases Music Video ‘Pensar Bonito’
South American electro-shamanic duo Lulacruza has released a music video titled ‘Pensar Bonito’ directed by La Blogotheque’s French filmmaker Vincent Moon. The video is…