Cumbancha Releases Free Download of Track from Upcoming Album by Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
As a New Year’s gift to all its friends and fans, world music label Cumbancha is sharing a track off Rise & Shine, the upcoming…
Legendary Diva of Caribbean Music Calypso Rose to Perform in New York
The World Music Institute will present the legendary diva of Caribbean music Calypso Rose on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM at Peter Norton…
Compañía Rocío Molina at New York Flamenco Festival 2010
Compañía Rocío Molina will perform at New York Flamenco Festival 2010 on Friday, February 12th at 8:00 PM. The Málaga-born Rocío Molina has become a…
Admired Vocalist and Songwriter Lhasa de Sela Dies at 37
The Mexican American singer/songwriter Lhasa de Sela has died. After battling breast cancer Ms. de Sela passed away on Monday, January 1st at her home…
Abu Dhabi to Host Exceptional World Music and Dance Performances in January and February 2010
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) continues its unique initiative World Stage by hosting three exceptional artistic experiences this January and February,…
Murat Ses eighth solo album Beside the Sun Released on January 1, 2010
Murat Ses’ eighth solo album Beside the Sun will be released by Clou Records (Florida, USA) and will be distributed by several companies including the…
Music Voyager TV Show Will Bring World Music to International Audiences
Music Voyager, a new music and travel series that gives viewers a firsthand look at the most popular and exciting sounds of the planet, will…
Prominent English Folk Musician, Tim Hart of Steeleye Span, Dies in Spain at 61
Tim Hart, one of the founders of legendary British folk group Steeleye Span, died of lung cancer December 24 in La Gomera in the Canary…
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…