Music Industry Goes Global Against Internet Piracy
In an attempt to stem the flow of illegal Internet file sharing, the International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has commenced new legal assaults…
The Life Aquatic’Features Complete Studio Sessions by Brazil’s Seu Jorge for Hollywood Records Soundtrack
Burbank (California), USA – (PRNewswire) – When The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou premiered last December, critics and moviegoers were impressed not only with Oscar-nominated…
Second International Symposium on the Music of Africa
The Department of Music at Princeton University will host a Second International Symposium on the Music of Africa on December 9th and 10th, 2005 in…
Benin’s Big Brass Blow
Gangbe Brass Band Whendo (World Village 468050, 2005) The colonization of many an African nation in the 19th century brought European music to those countries…
Star Packed Bluegrass Hits on Rounder
Cambridge (Massachusetts), USA – Bluegrass Hits, featuring various artists, is a hit-packed compilation released by Rounder Records. The album includes some of the biggest names…
Rachid Taha, Brian Eno and Special Guests Will Perform in Support of the Stop The War Coalition
London, England – Rachid Taha has joined forces with Brian Eno and special guests Nitin Sawhney and Imogen Heap to present a special fund raising…
WOMEX 2005, Largest World Music Conference a Winner
Newcastle, UK – With the ceremonial granting of the WOMEX Award 2005 to Zanzibar’s legendary Bi Kidude, the world’s biggest expo for World Music and…
A Well-Mixed Drink
Pink Martini Hang on Little Tomato (Heinz Records HNZOO2, 2004) You could call them a globally-influenced pop band, a world music ensemble with a taste…
Kid Stuff?
The Rough Guide to African Music for Children (World Music Network RGNET 1166 CD, 2005) The Rough Guide to Latin Music for Children (World Music…
Gangbè Brass Band in Seattle
Author: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Gangbè Brass Band The Triple Door Seattle, Washington Earshot Jazz Festival November 5, 2005 (early show) It’s the rainy season in Seattle…