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…
Maria Volonte’s New CD Nominated for the Prestigious Carlos Gardel Prize
Argentina – María Volonté’s new CD Yo Soy Maria has just been nominated for the Carlos Gardel Prize, Argentina’s top music award. Each of…
Matt Moran Talks About Slavic Soul Party!’s New CD, Teknochek Collision
New York City (New York), USA – Slavic Soul Party! is a brass band based in Brooklyn, New York, whose Teknochek Collision will be released…