Percussionist from Jamiroquai, Solá Akingbolá, Releases his First Solo Album, ‘Routes to Roots’
Sussex, UK – Solá Akingbolá, long-standing percussionist with the international, chart-topping band Jamiroquai, has released Routes to Roots (ARC Music), a superb album of Yoruba…
New York’s Annual World Music Festival globalFEST Returns January 13
In the last five years, globalFEST has become the U.S.’s leading showcasing event for artists performing a huge range of styles from around the world.…
Youssou N’Dour and the Super Etoile of Dakar in Miami
Youssou N’Dour brings his African big band, the legendary Super Etoile of Dakar for a concert at Miami’s historic gem, Gusman Theater. N’Dour is touring…
New Album ‘Ataraxis’: Deeyah featuring Bob James, Andy Summers and Nils Petter Molvœr
Deeyah has a released an exciting and eclectic new album titled ‘Ataraxis’. In this recording, Deeyah is accompanied by special guest musicians Bob James, Andy…
American Indian Pow Wow Trails, Evocative Flutes and Harmonized Vocals
Pow Wow music is one of the most popular categories of Native American music. Tha Tribe is a group led by singer and songmaker Wayne…
Irish-based African Singer Bridgy Will Perform for UNICEF Fundraiser
Bridgy is showcasing the talent of Irish-based African women in a festival of African music and dance in Dublin’s Village Venue on Nov 24th with…
Legendary Orchestra Baobab Tours the UK in November 2007
UK – One of Senegal’s musical treasures, Orchestra Baobab, will be touring the UK n November. Orchestra Baobab is one of Africa’s soul survivors, a…
Hula and Slack Key Melodies of Hawaii
Hawaiian singer Keali’i Reichel has two new recordings. The most attractive is the double album Collection One – Kamahiwa. Here, on disc two, Reichel is…
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…