WOMEX 2011 Announces Second Set of World Music showcases
WOMEX 2011 organizers announced today the second set of artists scheduled to perform at the 2011 conference. The essential world music conference, showcase and trade…
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Vieux Farka Toure The Secret (Six Degrees 65703611792, 2011) It’s no longer any secret that the origins of the blues are West African, just as…
Berlin to Welcome The Master Musicians of Jajouka
The Master Musicians of Jajouka, led by Bachir Attar, are set to perform on Saturday, July 2nd at 8:00 p.m. at Haus der Kulturen der…
Brazilian Samba Star Diogo Nogueira Makes His New York Debut
Brazilian samba singer Diogo Nogueira is scheduled to perform on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 6:00 at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center. Diogo Nogueira has the…
Canadian Festival Celtic Colours International Festival Announces 2011 Line-up
The line-up for 2011 Celtic Colours International Festival was announced on Monday and organizers are excited about what’s in store for their 15th Anniversary. Celtic…
Beat the Drum…a Global Fusion Celebration in Los Angeles
Beat the Drum will celebrate the universal power of the drum at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles on On July 10,…
Irresistible Funk with The Pimps of Joytime
The Pimps of Joytime Janxta Funk! (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2011) Brooklyn (New York) band The Pimps of Joytime have released one of the best albums of…
Global Pop star Manu Chao to Perform in Miami on September 9th 2011
Tickets are selling fast for Manu Chao’s September 9th concert in Miami. This will be the Miami debut for the Franco-Spanish artist. Manu Chao’s first…
Frigg, the Hottest Fiddles from Scandinavia to Perform at Rainforest World Music Festival
Kuching, 28 June 2011 – From Scandinavia, Frigg will be heating up the Rainforest World Music Festival stage this coming July 8th, 2011, with their…
Iskwew to Bring Aboriginal Sounds of Canada to Rainforest World Music Festival
Iskwew Aboriginal Women Singers create and perform songs in the plains tradition of North America. Their voices weave a sonic dance in celebration of songs…