Pioneering Filipino Folk-Roots Rock Band Kalayo to Perform at Penang World Music Festival 2013
Filipino band Kalayo is one of the acts that are set to perform at the 2013 edition of the Penang World Music Festival in Malaysia.…
Joint Statement from The Recording Academy and The Latin Recording Academy on the Passing of Bebo Valdes
In a joint statement released March 23rd, The Recording Academy and The Latin Recording Academy in the United States provided additional details about the accomplishments…
Remarkable World Fusion by Mawwal
Mawwal High Hills in the Creaving Road (Ancient Records 2012, CD) High Hills in the Creaving Road is the latest release by inspired world fusion…
Influential Latin Jazz Maestro Bebo Valdes Dies at 94
Dionisio Ramón Emilio Valdés Amaro, better known as Bebo Valdés, died in Sweden today. Although his regular residence was in Benalmádena (Spain), he traveled to…
Special 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Bob Marley’s Reggae Classic ‘Kaya’
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ memorable 1978 reggae album, Kaya. To commemorate, Universal Music Enterprises will release Kaya:…
Tradition and What to do With It
Iarla O Lionaird – Foxlight (Real World CDRW184, 2013) Spiro – Kaleidophonica (Real World CDRW188, 2013) The Creole Choir of Cuba – Santiman (Real World…
Niyaz Releases Acoustic EP
Middle Eastern-inspired world music band Niyaz has released a six song acoustic EP that features three acoustic performances of songs from the band’s 2012 electronic…
WOMEX Announces the Nine European Cities That Made the Shortlist as Potential WOMEX Host Cities for 2015-2017
World music expo WOMEX announced today the list of European cities that have applied to host the 2015-17 editions of the international conference. The WOMEX…
Fania Goes R&B
Elements of Life Eclipse (Fania Records, 2013) Eclipse is an unexpected double album from Fania Records. Most of Fania’s activities recently have been centered on…
Battle of Brass Bands to Cross the Atlantic
Londoners will be able to experience another exciting ‘brass band battle’ on Sunday, April 14th at 8:00 pm at Barbican Hall. This time, Serbian band…