Mama Africa: African Women in Concert in London
Mama Africa 2009 will offer an all too rare opportunity to enjoy world class UK based African female artists in full flow individually and together…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth Closes Due to Lack of Institutional Support
In a press release, musician Ross Daly announced the closing of the reputable Musical Workshop Labyrinth series of Greek and global musical instrument workshops. "We…
Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars Touring the United States
After half a decade, Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars will bring the best of Cuban music to over forty cities in the United States,…
Alison Brown to Release The Company You Keep
Renowned banjoist Alison Brown, will release a new CD and bonus DVD titled The Company You Keep on April 7, 2009. Included with the first…
Internationally Acclaimed Malian Guitarist Habib Koite to Perform in Toronto
The grand finale of the annual week-long Francophone celebration brings to Toronto two highly regarded world music acts. One of Africa’s most exciting virtuoso performers,…
Tuareg Stars Tinariwen Added to Heineken TransAtlantic Festival in Miami
The latest additions to the Heineken TransAtlantic Festival include renowned Malian Tuareg band Tinariwen. Laura Quinlan (Rhythm Foundation) calls the addition of Tinariwen "Really exciting!"…
Fine Timber
Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…
Influential Salsa Music Promoter Ralph Mercado Dies in New York
New York (NY), USA – Music impresario Ralph Mercado passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 4:30pm at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his…
Reliving the Golden Age of Cajun Music
This essential film about Cajun and Creole culture in southern Louisiana that was made in 1972 is now available on DVD. The Dedans le Sud…
St. Patrick Sounds
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner it’s once again the season to wrap yourself in the warm green glow of some fine Celtic…