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…
A Reggae Look and Listen
Luciano – Live in San Francisco (2b1 Multimedia TBO 2067, 2006) Morgan Heritage – Live in San Francisco (2b1 Multimedia TBO 2089, 2006) San Francisco’s…
Paco de Lucía Receives ‘Honoris Causa’ Doctorate from Cadiz University
Algeciras (Cádiz), Spain – Francisco Sánchez Gomes, better known as the legendary Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía has been conferred the title of Doctor Honoris…
Babel Med Music: World Music Conference in France
Paris, France – The third edition of the world music forum ‘Babel Med Music’ will take place from the 29th to the 31st of March…
Hypnotic Indian Chants that Elevate the Spirit
Various Artists Akhand (Kosmic Music, 2007) Feeling a little stressed? Maybe you need a little Vedic chant in your life. Kosmic Music’s release Akhand, recorded…
East-West Epiphany
On Sunday, April 1, 2:30 p.m. at the Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY, (516) 379-3274, the classical music band, East-West Epiphany,…
WOMADelaide Beats Attendance Record
– International stars including Asha Bhosle, Kronos Quartet, Salif Keita, Femi Kuti, Gotan Project, Mariza, Lila Downs and superstar veterans the Mahotella Queens graced the…
1st Annual Writing Competition for Young Blues Artists
Greenville (Mississippi), USA – In an effort to introduce more young artists to the Blues, Mississippi Action for Community Education (MACE) organizers of the Mississippi…
Urban Africa Club
London, UK – Urban Africa Club (Out Here Records/ OH 006) is a CD compilation of hip-hop, dancehall and kwaito from Africa featuring tracks by…
BBC launches new Africa Beyond website
London, UK – On 6 March 2007, coinciding with Ghana’s 50th year of independence, the BBC launched the new website, Africa Beyond celebrating African arts…