East African Star Mad Ice Releases Digital Album
Finland-based world music act Mad Ice is releasing his new album Maneno digitally on September 25th. The album will be available for download from iTunes,…
World Music Star Oliver Mtudkuzi to be Featured at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in North Carolina
Silk Hope (North Carolina), USA – The Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance announced the addition of Zimbabwean Afropop icon Oliver Mtukudzi to…
African Salsa Legend Laba Sosseh Dies in Senegal
Laba Badara Sosseh, the renowned vocalist of Senegalese and Gambian salsa, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2007 at around 3 a.m local time after…
Sidiki Conde Receives NEA National Heritage Fellow Award
2007 NEA National Heritage Fellow and disabled Guinean dancer and composer Sidiki Conde (from New York City) received his award from National Endowment for the…
Ojos de Brujo’s Techarí Receives Latin Grammy Nomination For Best Flamenco Album
San Francisco (California), USA – The 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards announced the nomination of Ojos de Brujo’s Techarí for “Best Flamenco Album.” The Barcelona…
Interview with Tibetan Singer Namgyal Lhamo
World Music Central recently interviewed singer, songwriter, actress and performing artist Namgyal Lhamo, winner of the Best Female Singer award at the 2007 Tibetan music…
Banned and Denounced in the Middle East, Renowned Lebanese Musician Hits Unexpected Roadblock in U.S.A.
Just a few weeks ago, a venue in San Diego, California denied on political grounds the use of their theater to renowned Lebanese musician Marcel…
Marcel Khalifé’s 2007 North American Tour Begins in September
Lebanese ud master and composer Marcel Khalifé will begin his North American tour on September 28. His concert scheduled for San Diego has suffered changes…
Angelique Kidjo’s 2007 European Tour
Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is touring Europe to promote her new CD, Djin Djin. On the album, Angelique sings in her native languages as well…
Scotland’s finest traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers Touring the United States
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs,…