Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54
One of Spain’s finest guitarists died today at Hospital General de Jerez de la Frontera of lung cancer. Moraito Chico was one of the leading…
Voice & Harp Delights
Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra Voices & Harps (2011) Talented Irish musicians Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra join forces on this outstanding album…
Guarco’s Fever
Guarco Fiebre (2011) Fiebre is the title of the new album by New York-based Uruguayan singer Marco Fernando Guarino (better known as Guarco). The singer-songwriter…
The Beloved Sacred Art & Music Festival 2011
The Beloved Festival will be held August 11-15, 2011 Tidewater Falls, near the town of Tidewater. This year’s lineup features Canadian cross-cultural banjo virtuoso Jayme…
Marbella Reggae Festival 2011
Marbella Reggae Festival 19 de Agosto de 2011 Recinto de Conciertos Playa del Pinillo, Marbella Toots and The Maytals, Poorhouse Rockers Sound System, Echo Reverb,…
British Indie Labels Devastated by London Warehouse Fire
A fire last night (August 8th) at the Sony DADC warehouse in London, during the riots, has severely affected the British independent music community. The…
Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France
Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…
Intriguing cross pollination
The Taal Tantra Experience Sixth Sense (Ozella Music, 2011) Set for release August 9th, Sixth Sense draws listeners into the musical amalgam that is The…
senegalese star Youssou N’Dour to deliver keynote at 4th IMC World Forum
The organisers of the 4th International Music Council’s World Forum on Music announced that world-renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has accepted to share with the…
Angel City Jazz Festival Announces their Global Jam September 22 – October 2
Angel City Arts in Los Angeles (California) announced the lineup for the 2011 Angel City Jazz Festival (www.angelcityjazz.com) September 22 – October 2. The theme…