Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
The Samba of Roda and the Ramlila proclaimed Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Paris, France – The Director-General of UNESCO, Koichiro Matsuura, proclaimed in November 43 new Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity. Traditional Indian…
New CD by O-Hum: Persian Underground Rock Music
Rock music, Persian classical music instruments and modes, studio sound wizardry, with lyrics by two of the most prominent figures of Persian classical literature, Hafez…
Freemuse Appeals to Turkish Government to Drop the Case Against Ferhat Tunç
Copenhagen, Denmark – Freemuse is launching an international campaign requesting the Turkish State to drop its case against singer Ferhat Tunç who is to appear…
Reggae Christmas in Madrid with Cañaman and Friends
Madrid, España – Spanish roots reggae band Cañaman will celebrate Christmas December 22 with a night of reggae and dancehall at Copernico Nova Club in…
Fiddler Alasdair Fraser Introduces New Fiddle Camp
Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp will take place just outside Nevada City, California from June 25 – July 1, 2006. Click here to request an…
Kwanza Jones Ventures Into WorldBeat
Kwanza Jones will perform songs from her new world beat release Naked 2 – universal fire in Beverly Hills. The album was inspired by her…
Langerado Music Festival in Florida
Sunrise (Florida), USA – The Langerado Music Festival will be held March 11 and 12, 2006 at Markham Park in Sunrise (Florida). The Langerado Music…
Iran’s President Bans Western Music
Tehran, Iran – Reports by NPR and AFP claim that Iran’s president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, has banned the broadcast of western music on radio and TV…
Liu Fang Releases Emerging Lotus – Chinese traditional guzheng music
Montreal, Canada – World music label Philmultic has announced the release of Liu Fang’s guzheng solo album: Emerging Lotus – Chinese traditional guzheng music. This…
New York-based Colombian bands La Cumbiamba eNeYe and Coba sign to Chonta Records
New York, USA – Chonta Records announced the signing of two bands, La Cumbiamba eNeYe and Coba, who are integral members of the flourishing Colombian…