WOMEX Announces Second Set of 2007 Showcase Selections
Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers announced the second set of world music artists that have been selected to showcase in Sevilla. The first set of…
WOMEX 2007 Announces First Conference Sessions
Berlin, Germany – The first conference sessions for WOMEX 2007 have now been confirmed. As always, the WOMEX Jury tried to provide a balance of…
Mexican Music and Culture is the Focus of La Mar de Músicas 2007
Cartagena, Spain – The theme for this year’s La Mar de Músicas festival is the country of Mexico. La Mar de Músicas is one of…
Learning Basic Latin Dances
Roberto Borrell and Viola Gonzales Un Trio Inseparable (Boogalu Productions, 2007) Boogalu Productions specializes in the production of Cuban music videos. in this case, Un…
Mexican-American Roots Band Los Cenzontles Releases New Album, Los Senn-sont-less
San Pablo (California), USA – Renowned Mexican roots band, Los Cenzontles, released this week its first all-original production, los senn-sont-less. The bilingual record includes 12…
Appalachian Music Legend Mary Jane Queen Dies at 93
Cullowhee (North Carolina), USA – Singer Mary Jane Queen died June 29, 2007, at her home in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was 93. Just a…
International Songwriting Competition "Early Bird Deadline" Quickly Approaching, World Music Acts Welcomed
One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash and…
Taiwanese group A Moving Sound Touring North America
One of the leading world music acts from Taiwan, A Moving Sound, will be touring North America in July. To get a taste of its…
The Afrofunk Music Festival Raises Funds and Awareness for Kids in Darfur, Sudan
San Francisco (California), USA – Returning for a third year after two consecutive sold-out concerts, The Afrofunk Music Festival–An Afrobeat music extravaganza Benefiting Save the…
A Powerful Blend at Ortigueira International Celtic Music Festival 2007
Ortigueira (Galicia), Spain – Ortigueira is one of the oldest and largest Celtic music festivals in the international scene. The 2007 edition will be held…