Founding member of the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band Lester Armistead Dies at 72
“Lonesome” Lester Armistead, founding member of The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band died May 3, 2014 after a battle with cancer in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. A posting…
Impressions of Babel Med Music 2014
The tenth edition of Babel Med Music Forum – Forum des Musiques du Monde was held in the French city of Marseilles from March 20…
Puerto Rican Maestros Celebrate the Bolero
Danny Rivera and Nelson Gonzalez Obsesión (Marmara House Projects, 2014) Puerto Rican musicians Danny Rivera and Nelson Gonzalez celebrate the timeless bolero with a passionate…
Diverse Programming at Suma Flamenca 2014
The Suma Flamenca 2014 (Flamenco summit) festival will open on Wednesday, June 4th with world premiere El Jardín del Temblor (The Garden of Tremor), a…
‘Talk To Strangers’ Debut Album by English Folk Singer Fiona Bevan
‘Talk To Strangers‘ (Navigator Records) is the title of the debut solo album from Suffolk-born singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan that is generating a lot of excitement.…
Cuban Icon Juan Formell, Founder of Los Van Van Dies in Havana
Groundbreaking Cuban musician, bassist, composer, and arranger Juan Formell, best known as the director of Los Van Van, died today, May 1st, 2014 in Havana,…
Colombian Salsa legends Grupo Niche to Perform in London Tomorrow
Grupo Niche, Colombia’s favorite salsa orchestra is set to perform tomorrow at Electric Brixton this Friday, May 2. Grupo Niche has conquered the world for…
Caetano Veloso Releases video in Support of Rainforest Alliance
Iconic Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso was inspired to protect the rainforest of his native Brazil from further destruction. He came together with Lenine, Criolo, Emicida…
SGAE Foundation to Present World Music Series in Madrid
The SGAE Foundation has organized a world music concert series titled Archipiélagos sonoros (sound archipelagos) that will take place May 2-4, 2014 May at Madrid’s…
Istanbulive VI at The Global Beat Festival in New York
Istanbulive returns to New York City on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The showcase presents the best of Turkish music this side of the Bosporus. Istanbulive…