Canadian Band De Temps Antan, Spring 2011 Tour
De Temps Antan, the trio of veteran French Canadian roots musicians, will be touring the United States and Canada will in February-April, 2011. “For us,…
Buena Vista Social Club Begins Colombian Tour
Pinar del Río, Cuba – The famous Buena Vista Social Club will visit Colombia in the first part of a broad program of performances that…
Los Lobos, Jorma Kaukonen and Mavis Staples Added to Kate Wolf Music Festival
Kate Wolf Music Festival takes place June 24-26, 2011 at beautiful Black Oak Ranch, five miles north of Laytonville, California. Just added to the lineup,…
Canadian Musician Chris Velan and Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Re-Unite to Record Single
Five years after producing Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars’ debut album, Canadian singer-songwriter recruits the band to record his new single titled Iñez. In 2002,…
Roots Reggae Musician Andru Branch Records with Reggae Legends
Internationally celebrated roots reggae troubadour Andru Branch has united some of Jamaica’s greatest reggae legends on his new album titled Step Into The Light. Branch…
KCRW World Festival to Present Big In Japan June 26, 2011
Big In Japan will present Yellow Magic Orchestra, Cibo Matto plus additional artists to be announced at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26, 2011. Big…
Brazilian Star Bebel Gilberto to Perform at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook 2011
Bebel Gilberto will perform Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room. As a member of bossa nova royalty – she is the daughter…
Hossam Ramzy and Phil Thornton Release Egypt Unveiled
Egypt Unveiled (EUCD2316)is the long-awaited latest collaboration between Egypt’s Ambassador of Rhythm Hossam Ramzy and producer / sonic wizard Phil Thornton. Following the huge success…
Klezmer Diversity
Poland has become one of the leading countries in the Klezmer music renaissance. Kroke is perhaps the most successful act, but other bands and musicians…
Folkinvierno Las Rozas 2011 World Music Festival Program Announced
Folkinvierno Las Rozas 2011 will be held February 3 through February 26 at Auditorio Joaquín Rodrigo in Las Rozas (Madrid). The annual folk and world…