Popular Serbian Romani Band Kal Will Perform in Berkeley
Romani band Kal will perform at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center on September 23. Kal, playing music from Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Serbia,…
Quilombo Country Documentary About Black Rebel Villages of Brazil, Premieres at the Pioneer Theater in New York City
"Quilombo Country," the award-winning documentary about Brazilian villages founded by escaped and rebel slaves, will have its premiere theatrical run at the Two Boots Pioneer…
Putumayo Explores the Acoustic Side of Arabic Music
New York (NY), USA – With Acoustic Arabia, Putumayo turns its attention to the subtler, more organic music of the Arabic world which has been…
Irresistible Sabrina
Sabrina Malheiros New Morning (Far Out Recordings, 2008) Brazilian singer-songwriter Sabrina Malheiros is back with another gem, a CD titled New Morning. Malheriros attracted a…
International Experts Gather to Save Vietnamese Music
The Ministry of Culture of Vietnam is collaborating with international agencies to develop a national action plan to safeguard nha nhac music. Local and…
Arab-Andalusian Music of Morocco Tours United States in September
New York (NY), USA – The master musicians of the Orchestra of Tangier will present a program of vocal and instrumental suites from medieval Andalusia…
Buika’s Miami Concert Postponed Due to Visa Issues
World music presenter Rhythm Foundation announced today that the upcoming concert featuring Buika, September 9 at Gusman Theater, Downtown Miami, is postponed. Some members of…
Cape Crusaders
Mayra Andrade – Navega (Sony BMG 886971005642, 2007) Tcheka – Lonji (Times Square/Four Quarters Entertainment FQT-CD-1809, 2008) How can a country like Cape Verde- a…
English Folk Sensation Rachel Unthank & The Winterset Will Tour North America in September 2008
Rachel Unthank & The Winterset will head to the United States this September for their debut American tour. The critically-acclaimed English female quartet features sisters…
Nomad Blues Act Etran Finatawa Returns to United States for September and October 2008 Dates
Nigerien sensation Etran Finatawa returns to the US for the third time this year. Etran Finatawa. They are six Tuareg and Wodaabe musicians now based…