Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists Announced
Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – Wilkes Community College will produce MerleFest 2007, Presented by Lowe’s, on April 26 – 29 on its campus in Wilkesboro,…
La Vie en Rose Official Motion Picture Soundtrack Will Be Released in May
Hollywood (California), USA – EMI Classics / EMI Music Catalog Marketing will release the official motion picture soundtrack to La Vie en Rose, the dramatic…
Ricardo Lemvo Releases 5th CD, Isabela
Isabela, Ricardo Lemvo’s self-released fifth album, is the product of much hard work and knowledge. Its cosmopolitan bouquet of musical styles is sung in six…
The Oldest Working Cuban Musician El Guayabero Dies at 95
Holguín, Cuba – According to Cuban sources, Faustino Oramas, better known as El Guayabero, the oldest working musician in Cuba, died today in Holguín (Cuba)…
The Mighty Terror, the ‘Golden Voice’ of Trinidad Dies at 87
The Mighty Terror, nicknamed ‘the Golden Voice’ lost his battle with cancer on March 14, 2007. He was 87. Born Fitzgerald Henry, in Arouca, east…
Special Guest Appearance by Peter Gabriel at WOMAD Charlton Park
WOMAD has announced that Peter Gabriel will be making a guest appearance at WOMAD Charlton Park in July of 2007 to celebrate 25 years of…
Angélique Kidjo’s New Album Djin Djin in May 2007
Paris, France – Inspired by the traditions and culture of her native Benin in West Africa, Angelique Kidjo has recorded
Magic System to visit UK for first ever full live show
London, UK – Ivory Coast stars of ‘Premier Gaou’ fame to perform at London’s Coronet this Easter Sunday. Magic System is more than just…
The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley & The Wailers 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bob Marley & The Wailers (Universal, 2007) Of late Universal Music…
Ngoni Master Releases Segu Blue
Bassekou Kouyate from Mali is one of the true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa. He has collaborated with…