The Master Musicians of Jajouka to Perform at Bonnaroo
Legendary North African band The Master Musicians of Jajouka, led by Bachir Attar, is scheduled to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in 2014 in Manchester,…
WOMEX 2014 Seeking Submissions from Music Filmmakers
Filmmakers who reveal the stories behind some of the world’s most intriguing musicians and musical movements are invited to showcase their work at the IMZ…
Master Piper Carlos Núñez Releases Inter-Celtic and Tours North America
Carlos Núñez, one of the greatest Celtic music pipers has a new album titled Inter-Celtic released this month. Núñez is also touring North America with…
Atlantic Connections Stage: A Window to Ibero-American Music
WOMEX 2014’s ‘local stage’ in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, this year is called ‘Atlantic Connections’ and will highlight some of the hottest Ibero-American musical acts,…
WOMEX 2014 Accepting Proposals for Potential Conference Speakers and Mentors
World Music Expo WOMEX is seeking proposals that examine Spain’s varied musical tracks, from the internationally heralded flamenco to the Celtic-influenced folk from WOMEX’s host…
Tuareg Sensation Tamikrest Release New Video “Djanegh etoumast”
Tamikrest, one of the hottest new acts in the Tuareg desert blues music scene, has a new music video titled ‘Djanegh etoumast.’ ‘Djanegh etoumast’ appears…
Charming Collection of Devotional Songs
Manika Kaur Satnam Waheguru (Invincible Recordings, 2014) Manika Kaur’s latest recording, Satnam Waheguru has had a very good reception in yoga and Punjabi circles. Satnam…
WOMEX Accepting Submissions from World Music Artists and DJs for 2014 Showcases
World Music Expo (WOMEX) is currently accepting proposals for the WOMEX 2014 Showcase Festival. This year’s edition will take place October 22 – 26, 2014…
Simon Shaheen with Rima Khcheich to present Arabic Music from Al-Andalus to the Golden Age
Simon Shaheen, one of the great maestros of the ‘ud (short-necked fretted Arabic lute that is the ancestor of the European lute), and Rima Khcheich,…
Venezuelan Master of Musica Llanera Simón Díaz Dies at 85
Renowned Venezuelan singer-songwriter Simón Díaz passed away today, February 19, 2014 in Caracas. Simón Díaz was born August 8, 1928. Also known as Uncle Simón,…