Africa Fête Founder Mamadou Konté Dies at 62
Dakar Senegal – Patricia Tang, an American music professor, reported today the death of one of African music’s greatest ambassadors. "It is with great sadness…
"La Mala" Rodriguez & Joell Ortiz in New York at S.O.B.’s Latin Alternative Concerts
On Wednesday July 11th, S.O.B.’s, the legendary New York City venue for live hip hop and Latin music, combines the best of both genres with…
The Woven Strings Tour: Scottish Fiddle and Harp
From sparkling jigs and reels to heart-stopping slow airs, Rachel Hair (Ullapool) and Sarah Naylor (Isle of Skye), two of Scotland’s finest traditional musicians join…
Summer Nights at El Museo del Barrio, Free Live Concert Series Features a Range of Latin Talents
New York (NY), USA – El Museo del Barrio is presenting its annual Summer Nights at El Museo del Barrio, the free concert series that…
Global Sicilians
Unnaddarè Kalsa (Megasound, 2007) From Sicily (Italy) comes Unnaddarè, a worldbeat band led by multi-instrumentalist Maurizio Catania. The group uses Sicilian lyrics, frame drums, ud,…
An Ocean of Dub
Various Artists Essential Dub (Roir RSCD9503, 2007) Music technology has allowed the development of new arts. Dub is the child of recording studio techniques that…
Michel Camilo, the Effervescence of the Best Times
Chakra Dhyana, A Musical Path to Meditation
Hollywood (California), USA – World music label Kosmic Music has released a musical path to meditation with Chakra Dhyana. Chanted by Sri Krishnaraj Bhagavaddasa, one…
Guitar Legend John McLaughlin Will Perform in Durham, North Carolina, as Part of North American Tour
Guitarist John McLaughlin will be touring North America this fall with his brand new electric band, The 4th Dimension, starting with a show on September…
Red Envelope Entertainment Will Release Home Video of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
San Francisco (California), USA – On International Refugee Day, June 20, Red Envelope Entertainment, the original content division of Netflix, announced their acquisition of the…