Cuban Salsa Trumpeter Pedro Knight Dies at 85
Cuban trumpeter Pedro Knight, the widower of salsa singer Celia Cruz, died February 3, 2007, at a hospital in Arcadia (Los Angeles), California. He was…
Jazz in India gets Red Hot
From the Jazz Greats show held on October 12 at my home, Gonsalves Mansion, in Campal to the Jazz Ablaze event held at the Highway…
Two powerful women of music……(jazz in india)
As a year goes by, there is so much that goes by too, emotionally and otherwise, and it is obviously time for thanksgiving that so…
Celtic Connections 2007 Danny Kyle’s Open Stage 2007 Winners Announced
Glasgow, Scotland – Every year at Celtic Connections, the cream of new musical talent perform at Danny Kyle’s Open Stage. A diverse panel of judges…
Obligato, Goa’s Sensational Latino Band
Obligato-Goa’s sensational Latino band has launched two music videos in Goa. A slamming salsa piece called ‘La Paranda’ and a kicking konkani kantaar called ‘Goa…
Celtic Connections 2007 Ends with a Resounding Success
Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections organizers report that the 2007 festival has enjoyed an extremely successful fourteenth year with new Artistic Consultant Donald Shaw and…
World Music Central Maintenance
World Music Central is performing maintenance and system upgrades to improve the entire site. Users might experience technical difficulties or some degradation during the next…
Los Lobos Announce Acoustic en Vivo Tour 2007
Los Angeles (California), USA – Starting 2007 with a twist, the three-time Grammy-winning band Los Lobos will put down their electric instruments and instead pick…
Guitar Masters Pay Tribute to the Music of Santana
Various Artists Viva Carlos – A Supernatural Marathon Celebration (Tone Center TC 40522, 2006) The CD Viva Carlos (Tone Center SH – 11862) is a…
International Songwriting Competition Announces Finalists
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – One of the most reputable music contests, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the list of finalists (see list below).…