Global Music, Yoga and Electronica Stars at Beloved Sacred Arts and Music Festival in Oregon
The Beloved Sacred Arts & Music Festival 2012 will be held at the edge of Oregon’s Coastal Range during August 10 -13, 2012. Renowned world…
Interview with 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival Performer La Zikabilo
French band La Zikabilo is one of the world music acts that will be performing at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival…
WOMEX 2012 Announces Second Set of Showcase Selections
Organizers of world music conference WOMEX 2012 announced today the second set of artists selected to perform at this year’s conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. WOMEX…
World Music Screenings Selected for WOMEX 2012’s IMZ Film Screening Announced
WOMEX 2012 announced the list of world music-related films that will be screened at the international conference. The films are presented in cooperation with IMZ…
Malaysia to Participate with National Exhibit at WOMEX 2012
WOMEX 2012 organizers announced that Malaysia will participate for the first at the influential world music conference WOMEX for the first time. “Malaysia is thrilled…
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Present New Video
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have released the official “Big Fat Dog” video. It is the first from their latest album, titled Radio Salone. Coinciding…
Interview with Renata Rosa, vocalist extraordinaire and rabeca expert from Brazil
A magnificent highlight of the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the multicultural performance of Renata…
Spanish Singer Uxia Receives Best Roots Music Album Award at 2012 Independent Music Awards
Uxia ‘s “Meu Canto” won the best album award in the Best Roots Music category by popular vote after being selected as finalist by a…
Yomo Toro, Cuatro Guitar Legend Dies at 78
One of the legends of Puerto Rican music, guitarist Yomo Toro died on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:40 pm after more than a month…
Interview with Ellika Frisell, acclaimed Swedish fiddler
One of the enchanting musical collaborations showcased at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is between…