Mutual Respect
El Lebrijano Cuando Lebrijano Canta Se Moja El Agua (Rosevil, 2008) Juan Peña "El Lebrijano" is a living legend among Flamenco singers. Even though he…
In Conversation Sessions at WOMAD 2008
WOMAD is the quintessential music festival. A festival of music, arts and dance that reflects the sort of world we’d all like to live in.…
EBU World Music Workshop Planned for WOMEX 2008
This year the EBU World Music Workshop (EBU WMW) will take place at WOMEX 08. A full-day workshop at the WOMEX Conference area is planned…
WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Encourages Environmentally Sound Travel
While WOMAD Charlton Park offers extra space for car parking this year, the festival organisers are encouraging festival-goers to travel by more environmentally sound ways…
WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Programs Abundance of Children’s Activities
WOMAD 2008, which will be held 25 – 27 July, is a festival that attracts a wide-ranging audience, from world music fans to people who…
The Bronx Museum and African Film Festival Team Up to Present “Africanísimo!”
Bronx (New York), USA – On Friday, August 1, 2008 from 6:00 to 10:00pm, the Andrew Freedman Home in the South Bronx will serve as…
WOMEX Announces Second Set of Showcases Selected for 2008 Conference
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers announced today the second list of artists selected for the 2008 edition. WOMEX is the largest international conference dedicated to…
Novalima Release Planned for October 2008
World music label Cumbancha announced the new release by the cutting-edge Peruvian ensemble Novalima. The album, titled Coba Coba will be out in mid-October. Novalima’s…
Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits at S.O.B.’s in July 2008
On Tuesday, July 29th, S.O.B.’s presents Afro-pop icon, Oliver Mtukudzi and his legendary band, The Black Spirits. Arguably the most powerful creative force to emerge…
Influential Greenwich Folk Musician/Composer Artie Traum Dies at 65
Guitarist, composer, arranger and producer Artie Traum died on Sunday, July 20, 2008 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Traum passed away at his home…