Irish-based African Singer Bridgy Will Perform for UNICEF Fundraiser
Bridgy is showcasing the talent of Irish-based African women in a festival of African music and dance in Dublin’s Village Venue on Nov 24th with…
View More Irish-based African Singer Bridgy Will Perform for UNICEF FundraiserLegendary Orchestra Baobab Tours the UK in November 2007
UK – One of Senegal’s musical treasures, Orchestra Baobab, will be touring the UK n November. Orchestra Baobab is one of Africa’s soul survivors, a…
View More Legendary Orchestra Baobab Tours the UK in November 2007Hula and Slack Key Melodies of Hawaii
Hawaiian singer Keali’i Reichel has two new recordings. The most attractive is the double album Collection One – Kamahiwa. Here, on disc two, Reichel is…
View More Hula and Slack Key Melodies of HawaiiInternational Blues Challenge 2008
For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presents the International…
View More International Blues Challenge 2008Vira Lozinsky named as finalists for the album category of the 7th Annual IMA award
Yiddish singer Vira Lozinsky is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as finalists for the “World Music album” category of the 7th Annual…
View More Vira Lozinsky named as finalists for the album category of the 7th Annual IMA awardBombay Beatz
David Starfire has released Bombay Beatz, on Six Degrees Records digital-only “Emerging Artist” Series. He will be making a DJ appearance in Las Vegas (10/26),…
View More Bombay BeatzBachata Star Juan Luis Guerra Sweeps Latin Grammy Awards
Las Vegas (Nevada), USA – Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra won several of the top awards at the Latin Grammy Awards which were held last…
View More Bachata Star Juan Luis Guerra Sweeps Latin Grammy AwardsVisions of New Orleans
Two recent compilations are dedicated to the rich and influential musical traditions of New Orleans. Rounder Records has released a boxed set, City of Dreams,…
View More Visions of New OrleansCanadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 Gala Show
Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) Gala show is a star-studded night of Canada’s Aboriginal celebrities and top Native musicians, and…
View More Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 Gala ShowFall 2007 Celtic Music Roundup
The latest batch of Celtic music recordings received at World Music Central span various countries and cross musical boundaries. The most famous Celtic music artist…
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