International Blues Challenge 2008
For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presents the International…
Vira Lozinsky named as finalists for the album category of the 7th Annual IMA award
Yiddish singer Vira Lozinsky is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as finalists for the “World Music album” category of the 7th Annual…
Bombay Beatz
David Starfire has released Bombay Beatz, on Six Degrees Records digital-only “Emerging Artist” Series. He will be making a DJ appearance in Las Vegas (10/26),…
Bachata Star Juan Luis Guerra Sweeps Latin Grammy Awards
Las Vegas (Nevada), USA – Dominican musician Juan Luis Guerra won several of the top awards at the Latin Grammy Awards which were held last…
Visions of New Orleans
Two recent compilations are dedicated to the rich and influential musical traditions of New Orleans. Rounder Records has released a boxed set, City of Dreams,…
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2007 Gala Show
Canada – The 9th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMAs) Gala show is a star-studded night of Canada’s Aboriginal celebrities and top Native musicians, and…
Fall 2007 Celtic Music Roundup
The latest batch of Celtic music recordings received at World Music Central span various countries and cross musical boundaries. The most famous Celtic music artist…
Renowned American Flamencologist Donn Pohren Dies in Madrid
Madrid, Spain – American writer and well-known Flamencologist Donn Pohren died in Las Rozas [a Madrid suburb] on November 5, 2007. His wife, Luisa Maravillas…
Artist Profiles: Saba
Born in Mogadishu (Somalia) to an Italian father and Ethiopian mother, Saba has come to represent the meeting of African and European cultures: as an…
Spicy Bhangra
DJ Rekha Basement Bhangra (Koch Records, 2007) For Bhangra fans unable to attend New York’s monthly Basement Bhangra party at S.O.B.’s, DJ Rekha Presents Basement…