Haitian Master Drummer Frisner Augustin Dies
Haitian musician Frisner Augustin passed away on February 28th, 2012 at Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince (Haiti). He died of a brain hemorrhage. Frisner Augustin…
Desert Blues Star Bombino Announces North American Tour
Tuareg guitar sensation Bombino is returning to North America this spring. Bombino is bringing his rocking desert blues guitar mastery to new locations this year.…
Influential Canadian Music Venue Lula Lounge Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In May of 2012, renowned Toronto music venue Lula Lounge will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Defying all odds, Lula is still solid after a decade…
Hottest Grooves of Gambia
Karantamba Ndigal (Teranga Beat , 2012) One of the most exciting African albums of the year is Ndigal by Karantamba. This sizzling group is led…
Knitting Factory Records to Release Seun Kuti’s From Africa With Fury: Rise Remixes
A new version of Seun Kuti’s recent album From Africa With Fury: Rise will be out in April as a collection of remixes. The reconstructed…
Treme, Music From The HBO Original Series, Season Two to Be Released April 17, 2012
Rounder Records is set to release Treme, Music from the HBO Original Series, Season Two on April 17, 2012. The soundtrack offers a breathtaking sampling…
World Music Central selected as finalist in 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards
World Music Central has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards. Based on the nominations received, World Music…
Cuban Music Tribute Movie Chico and Rita Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the Academy Awards
Chico and Rita, an animated movie that celebrates Cuban music and jazz, is nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the 2012 Academy Awards. This…
Unforgettable Atahualpa Yupanqui
Gerard Edery Edery Sings Yupanqui (Sefarad Records, 2012) Guitarist and singer Gerard Edery is well known as a leading performer of Sephardic music. On Edery…
Balkan Swing Punk Band BudZillus Releases Auf Gedeih & Verderb
After more than 75 gigs in 11 countries, a raucous sold out party at SO36 in Berlin and more than 100 broken guitar strings last…