Accordion Master Eugenio Ortega Dies in Colombia
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance in New York announced the death of Colombian accordionist Eugenio Ortega. "It is with the saddest regret that…
Top American Latin Jazz and Salsa Bands at Barbican’s Latin Music USA
The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, featuring Machito Jr, Jimmy Bosch, Tito Rodriguez Jr, and Larry Harlow; and La Excelencia will perform at Barbican in London…
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Moves To Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny
One of the leading music festivals of the Caribbean, Jamaica Jazz & Blues, has moved its main stage acts for the January 2010 festival to…
Gala Flamenca at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
New York Flamenco Festival 2010’s gala, Todo Cambia (Everything Changes) will take place Thursday, February 11 at 7:30 PM. The performance features important new figures…
Spotlight Norway Will Showcase Top Norwegian Acts at Celtic Connections Festival
Over 1500 musicians from across the globe will visit Scotland this January to perform at Celtic Connections 2010, and throughout the festival’s final weekend the…
French Electro-Swing Band Caravan Palace to Perform at globalFEST 2010 in New York
Parisian band Caravan Palace will make their live debut in the United States on January 10th with their performance at globalFEST 2010, happening at New…
Spectacular Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa Ceremony (Ota Records, 2010) Two brilliant minds joined forces on Ceremony, the new album by Cuban pianist and composer Omar Sosa, who is…
Influential Native American Musician Tony Bellamy of Redbone Dies in Las Vegas
The Native American Music Awards (N.A.M.A.) organization reported the passing of Redbone’s Anthony Bellamy, who died on Christmas morning, December 25th, 2009 in Las Vegas,…
Flamenco Mestizo Band Canteca de Macao at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
Canteca de Macao, one of the leading Spanish mestizo bands will perform at New York Flamenco Festival 2010 on Wednesday, February 17 at 8:00 PM.…
Brilliant Rocky Mountain Mandolin
Matt Flinner – Music du Jour (Compass Records, 2009) Matt Flinner is one of the most reputable mandolinists in the United States. His latest recording…