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…
Wolsfraektroes Music Releases Beetz n Bobz and Insanity FX Sample Packs
European company Wolsfraektroes Music has released Beetz n Bobz Shock Out, a set of "in your face" drum & bass sounds ready for dancefloor productions.…
KoSA’s Global Percussion and Drum Workshops Shake Up Vermont’s Green Mountains
For the thirteenth year now, the serene countryside of Vermont roared to life with the thunderous sounds of drums and percussion in the little village…
New Flamenco Sheet Music Books by Mario Escudero and Juan Lorenzo
Ventilador Music has published two new books (with CD) with sheet music by the legendary Flamenco guitarist Mario Escudero and contemporary guitarist Juan Lorenzo. Mario…
Te Vaka Wins Australian Songwriting Association Award
The song “Tamahana”, written by Te Vaka‘s Opetaia Foai and Malcolm Smith has won the ” International” category in the 28th Australian Songwriting Association…