Orchestre National de Barbès Returns with New Album in February
Paris, France – The new year is off to a great start for the Orchestre National de Barbés, who will release their newest album, ‘Alik’…
Go Where the Gig Is
In late December I drew the short straw and got the unhappy task of collecting the names and biographies for the Music World Obituaries 2007…
Unrivaled Tambal Performer
Toni Iordache Sounds from a Bygone Age, Vol. 4 (Asphalt Tango, 2007) The Asphalt Tango label is doing a tremendous job by releasing high quality…
Festival on the Niger 2008 Program Announced
The tentative schedule for the Festival on the Niger is now available. The festival will take place in Segou (Mali) February 1 through February 3,…
Argentine Musician Eduardo Pinto Dies in Car Crash in Uruguay
Argentine multi-instrumentalist Eduardo Pinto died in a car crash January 7 while touring Uruguay. He was 28. Pinto was traveling with a fellow musician, Chilean charango…
Chilean Musician Valdo Delgado Dies in Car Crash in Uruguay
Chilean charango virtuoso Valdo Delgado died in a car crash January 7 while touring Uruguay. He was 41. Delgado was traveling with fellow musician, multinstrumentalist…
The Two Coasts of Afrobeat
Two Afrobeat bands based in the United States have new recordings. The Afromotive, based in Asheville (North Carolina), in the East Coast, is led by…
Rocky Dawuni & the Revelation Project at Afro Roots in Hollywood
Los Angeles (California), USA – Ghanaian Afro Roots ambassador, Rocky Dawuni is set to take the stage at The Roxy on Saturday, January 12th in…
Hugh Masekela Will Perform in New York at S.O.B.’s
New York city (NY), USA – On Sunday, January 27th, South African musical legend Hugh Masekela will perform at S.O.B.’s, New York’s renowned world music…
Putumayo Presents Latin Reggae
New York (NY), USA – Later this month, Putumayo will release , featuring acts from Latin America and Spain. Ever since the phenomenal crossover success…