Madagascar’s Razia Said Releases Zebu Nation and Calls for an End to Environmental and Cultural Destruction in her Native Land
Seeking to raise awareness of the critical impact of slash and burn agriculture and climate change in her native Madagascar, singer Razia Said has created…
World Music Artists Mobilize in Support of Haiti
Musicians from the world music community throughout the United States will be performing benefit concerts in support of Haiti’s earthquake victims. These events include The…
Popular Canadian Folk Singer Kate McGarrigle Dies at 63
Canadian folk singer and song writer Kate McGarrigle died in Montreal, Canada on Monday January 18, 2010. Ms. McGarrigle died at her home after a…
New Tango Pianist Fernando Otero to Release ‘Vital’ in February 2010
Argentine pianist, composer and bandleader Fernando Otero’s new album for World Village, Vital (468094) is scheduled for release on February 9, 2010. Vital is a…
Stellar South African Line-up to Take Center Stage at International Music Gathering – MIDEM 2010
A line-up of award-winning, chart-topping and iconic artists was announced as the most public representative of South Africa’s ‘Country of Honour’ program at MIDEM 2010.…
Nonesuch Releases Youssou N’Dour’s Music from the Movie “I Bring What I Love” on January 26
Nonesuch records is set to release the soundtrack from the documentary about Senegalese singer/songwriter/humanitarian Youssou N’Dour, I Bring What I Love, on January 26, 2010.…
Rounder Records Signs Willie Nelson, New Album ‘Country Music’ to Be Released April 2010
Rounder Records announced the signing of American legend, songwriter, actor, and social activist, Willie Nelson. Nelson is the creative genius behind many chart toppers including…
World Music Conference WOMEX Will Be Headed by a Board of 3 Directors
WOMEX President Christoph Borkowsky announced that WOMEX will be headed by a board of 3 directors from now on, comprised of: Alexander Walter, Director of…
Mesmerizing Percussion Voyage
Jerry Leake Cubist (Rhombus Publishing; Jan 1, 2010) The world of percussion has a new wonder named Jerry Leake. His latest album, Cubist, is an…
Award-winning Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso José Antonio Rodríguez to Perform at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
One of the leading Flamenco guitarists, José Antonio Rodriguez will be performing on Friday, February 19 of 2010 at 8:00 PM at Skirball Center for…