Ladysmith Black Mambazo Presents a New CD and North American Tour
Forest Hills, New York, USA – South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has a new CD, No Boundaries, to be released worldwide by Heads Up…
Seriously Syrian
Zein Al-Jundi Traditional Songs From Syria (ARC Music EUCD 1898, 2004) A former child singing star in her native Syria, Zein Al-Jundi took a lengthy…
Zamoran Piper Julio Prada Guzmán Dies in Spain
Zamora, Spain – Julio Prada Guzmán died in Ungilde, Sanabria (Zamora province, Spain) on January 31, 2004. His funeral was held on January 1st, 2005.…
Gamelan from Central Java
Various Artists Gamelan from Central Java (ARC Music EUCD1902, 2004) The music on this album comes from the Indonesian island of Java. Gamelan music is…
Kirkelig Kulturverksted Presents 30 Years\’ Fidelity
Norway – To celebrate Kirkelig Kulturverksted’s 30 year anniversary in 2004, the label put together some of the best recordings that combine artistic excellence with…
French Support for New York City\’s Globalfest
New York City, USA – The Cultural Services of the French Embassy to the U.S., the French Music Export Office, and the AFAA are sponsoring…
Deadlines for three awards offered by the Society for American Music
USA – Applications for the Irving Lowens Award for Best Book (2004), Irving Lowens Award for Best Article (2004),<br> and Wiley Housewright Dissertation Award (2004)…
Rising Soca Star, Onika Bostic, Dies at 25
Trinidad – Onika Bostic, a rising Soca star, died December 19, from massive injuries sustained in a car crash just east of the capital, Port…
Seattle organization and Zimbabwean community to raise funds for AIDs orphanage
Seattle, Washington, USA – Members of the Seattle community will join the African Americans Reach & Teach Ministry on Saturday, January 8th, 2005 at 6:00pm…
The Rhythms of Young Namibia
Various Artists A Hand-full of Namibians (Nocturne/On the Corner OTCD 970, 2004) A Hand-full of Namibians is the first compilation of artists from the current…