Radio Latino CD Contributes to Landmine Victims Rehabilitation
Putumayo World Music has teamed with the non-profit organization United for Colombia in a fundraising effort to help rehabilitate child victims of landmines in the…
Pianist Michel Camilo Wins Latin GRAMMY Award
Cleveland (Ohio), USA – Telarc International Corporation announced tonight that Michel Camilo has been awarded a Latin GRAMMY in the category of Best Classical Album…
Songs from the Shetland Isles by Shoormal
Review by Hugh McKay. Shoormal Turning Tide (Greentrax Records, 2006 What can I say about this album? As it turns out there’s so much to…
4th Annual Fela Kuti Day in San Diego
San Diego (California), USA – WorldBeat Cultural Center will present the 4th Annual Fela Kuti Day on Saturday, November 4th at 8:00pm. The festival features…
Sharon Stone Supports Seeds of Peace, Aimed at Uniting Middle East Children
Los Angeles (California), USA – On November 13, 17-year-old Israeli-born international singer Liel, who has performed with the likes of the Scorpions, Elton John and…
Azam Ali’s Evocative Voice Graces the Big Screen and Television
San Francisco (California), USA – Azam Ali has been busy lending her vocal talents to two highly anticipated films; 300 (Warner Brothers) and The Nativity…
Cara Dillon’s New CD After The Morning Available in North America
Nashville (Tennessee), USA – After the Morning, released on Compass Records, finds Dillon on her third collaboration with musical partner Sam Lakeman. Their first outing…
New Orleans Playground Children’s Album
New York (NY), USA – Putumayo World Music has released anew recording as part of its collection of children’s albums. New Orleans Playground is a…
Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics 1953-55
Crammed Discs is releasing Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics 1953-55 in North America. This essential collection documenting the early days of Congolese pop is…
Festival de Son Mexicano 2006 at Old Town School of Folk Music
Festival de Son Mexicano will be held Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.The concerts are at 7:00 PM…