Inti Illimani Histórico & Eva Ayllón to Perform in Berlin
On June 26th, 2011, Berlin will see on the stage together for the first time: Afro-Peruvian star Eva Ayllón and the legendary Inti Illimani, who…
British Band Kissmet to Bring Bhangra Rock to 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival
UK band Kissmet is set to perform on Sunday, July 10th at the 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival. Kissmet plays a spellbinding blend of Eastern…
National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2011 National Heritage Fellowship Recipients
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today the 2011 NEA National Heritage Fellowship recipients. The award is the United States of America’s highest…
Video of the Week: Morning Happiness by Balinese Musician Agus Teja
The “Morning Happiness” video features one of the greatest artists of Bali, Agus Teja. Mark Kneer produced the video. Agus Teja founded “Gus Teja” World…
Oud Masters DuOud to Perform at 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival
Oud virtuosos DuOud are set to perform on July … at the 2011 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching (Malaysia). DuOud consists…
Material from Africa 50 Years Of Music Now available as a Limited Vinyl Boxset
After the success of last year’s Africa 50 Years of Music 18 CD boxed set, the producers have released a limited vinyl edition 5LP box…
Bluegrass Masters Celebrate the Music of the Moody Blues on Moody Bluegrass Two
An all-Star cast of bluegrass musicians have recorded a second musical tribute to the Moody Blues. Moody Bluegrass Two…Much Love is produced by David Harvey,…
WOMEX 2011 Announces First Set of Showcase Acts
World music trade show WOMEX announced today the first set of artists that will be performing at its coveted showcases. WOMEX 2011 will be held…
Hypnotic Darkwave
Arkane Enraptured Serene Mesmerism (Seduction Prod) Greek act Arkane is fascinated by ancient mythology, temptation, mesmerism, masks and seduction. The album Enraptured Serene Mesmerism falls…
Journey to India at Hollywood Bowl with A.R. Rahman and the Los Angeles Philharmonic
India’s most prolific and successful movie composer (127 Hours, and two Oscars for Slumdog Millionaire), A.R. Rahman returns to Los Angeles for an evening of…