Good Things Going for Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent has a new CD titled Good Thing Going ( Rounder Records) that will be available January 8, 2008. Blending soul, intensity, and…
Flamenco’s Femme Fatale Legend, Petenera, Comes to Life in DVD
Music Film Factor has released Petenera, a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance, that brings to life Petenera, the seductive femme-fatale that has appeared in…
Encyclopedia of Albanian folk Iso-Polyphony
The Encyclopaedia of Albanian Folk Iso-Polyphony, with text in Albanian and English is now available. Iso-Polyphony is an exceptionally beautiful and uniquely Albanian folk musical…
World Music Journalist Tom Terrell Loses Battle with Cancer
Tom Terrell’s sister, Bevadine, informed family and friends today that Tom’s battle with cancer ended this morning, November 29, at 5:05am. “I’m happy to say…
Ziggy Marley – Realizing His Father’s Dream
Kingston, Jamaica – Ziggy Marley announced the re-release of his Grammy-winning album Love Is My Religion, including three bonus tracks as well as an independent…
WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Announces Partial Line-up
The next edition of WOMAD Charlton Park will take place 25-27 July 2008. To acknowledge the tremendous loyalty and goodwill shown by all of the…
Haitian Star Emeline Michel Releases Reine De Coeur, Her 9th Album
Haiti’s singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single ‘Gade Papi’ from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her 9th release to…
Fifth Annual Festival of Global Music Brings Twelve Artists to New York City Showcase
Twelve artists will perform Sunday January 13, at Webster Hall at the 2008 globalFEST in New York City. In the last five years, globalFEST has…
Somali Vocalist Releases Crosscultural Debut Album
Somali singer Saba has recorded her first album, titled Jidka (The Line). On this debut recording, she explores the divide between Somalia and Italy (her…
Omar Sosa’s Afreecanos Set For Release in February 2007
Rooted in Africa, Omar Sosa‘s new studio album brings together musicians from Africa, Cuba, Brazil, and France to celebrate the rich heritage of African music…