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…
EFWMF initiates a European Talent Exchange Program
The European Forum of Worldwide Music Festival (EFWMF) has decided to investigate into the possibilities of launching a talent exchange program based on the models…
Liu Fang’s Chinese Pipa Eclectica
Chinese pipa virtuoso has two new recordings. On Silk Sound (Le Son de Soie), released by French label Accord Croisés, she plays evocative pipa and…
World Music Fair WOMEX at FIBES, Sevilla, the Biggest yet
Sevilla, Spain – The final full day of WOMEX saw a sold-out trade fair, bustling conferences, another night of dazzling showcases open to delegates and…
South African Kwaito Star Lebo Mathosa Dies in Car Accident
South Africa – Popular South African singer Lebo Mathosa died in a car crash on October 23rd, after her driver lost control of her car…
Brazilian Music Recommendations for the Holidays
Singer and keyboardist Eliane Elias’ entrancing style combines Brazilian rhythms with world music, funk, electronica and pop elements. On Around the City, Elias presents some…
Reggaeton, Salsa Tribute and Juan Luis Guerra Highlights of 7th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Telecast
Santa Mónica (California), USA – The Latin Recording Academy announced that Shakira, Juan Luis Guerra, RBD, and Alejandro Sanz will perform on the 7th Annual…