Tagoe Sisters, Praye Nominated For Kora Awards
The pacesetters of gospel music in Ghana, Tagoe Sisters and Praye, winners of the Nescafe African Revelation contest in West Africa, have been nominated to…
Reshaping of South African Classics
FJ & Living Souls Ambient Africa (Eagle Records ER20079-2, 2005) In 2003, Mike Howell and Brian Adams, both of Eagle Records, got the bright idea…
The New York Gypsy Festival Begins Today
New York City (New York), USA – The schedule of performances of the New York Gypsy Festival is now available. Aiming to offer a broad…
Amparanoia Completes its new CD La Vida te Da
Belgium – Spanish mestizo band Amparanoia has completed therecordings of its new CD La Vida te Da. The album was recorded in June 2005 in…
Robert Plant and Nuru Kane Closing WOMEX Conference
UK – Robert Plant has invited the remarkable Senegalese singer-songwriter Nuru Kane to support him at his closing show at WOMEX at The Sage, Gateshead…
Cheers to Goa and Jazz
Not many months ago, there was a general feeling that jazz did not have an audience in Goa. And that promoting jazz was just like…
Heritage Jazz Sets Goa Ablaze
Author: Les Menezes Place-rebelo mansion, betalbatim. Date-Sunday, October 10. Time-6.30pm. A sense of occasion prevails over the extensive grounds dressed for the event-the building and…
New York Soul Collective Crosses Boundaries
Si*Se More Shine (Fuerte Records, 2005) More Shine is the second album by one of the most creative bands that have come out of New…
An Intimate Evening With Flamenco Pianist Pedro Ricardo Miño & Jackson Browne
Beverly Hills (California), USA – The Living Wellness Foundation promotional campaign kicks-off November 5, 2005, with a series of concerts to launch “Walk Across…
Marcelo D2 at Womex 2005
Paris, France – Brazilian singer Marcelo D2 will be showcasing this year at WOMEX. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, at Hall 1…