Afropop Launches www.afropop.org
New York, USA – The National Radio pioneer syndicated radio show, Afropop, has launched www.afropop.org. It gives Web surfers access to fifteen years of research…
Nigeria’s Best-Kept Secret Lágbájá
New York, USA – His face hidden behind a vibrantly colored mask meant to represent the facelessness of the common man in Africa. His music…
Vive la World! Returns to North America
Bloomington, USA – In July, the Vive La World! tour will take place in North America. Three world music acts based in France form the…
Bolero Music Festival In June
Havana, Cuba – The 15th “Boleros de Oro” International Festival will take place June 14-17 in Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey and Pinar del Río provinces,…
Gypsy Festival in the Netherlands
Tillburg, the Netherlands – The 5th International Gipsy Festival Tilburg will be held June 4, 2001, at the Concertzaal Tilburg. Artists scheduled the perform this…
Latin Music at Atlanta Jazz Festival
Atlanta, USA – Some of the Latin jazz artists scheduled to appear (with performance times) at this year’s FREE Weekend Concert Series from May 26-28…
Gypsy Music Summer Workshops
Valjevo, Yugoslavia – The Amala Summer School for Gypsy Music holds summer workshops in Romani (Gypsy) folk music. It offers 3-week summer workshops, taught by…
Womex News
Berlin, Germany – This year’s WOMEX FOCUS will focus on the world music activities in the lowland area between Brussels and Amsterdam. Be prepared for…
Proyecto Joven Son to Showcase in Havana
Havana, Cuba – The group Proyecto Joven Son, formed by Santiago de Cuba duet “Postrova”, septet “Luna Negra” and quintet “5 pa’ ti” will officially…
Caridad Hierrezuelo In Spain
Madrid, Spain – Cuban singer Caridad Hierrezuelo began a tour of Spain the second week of May to launch her recent record entitled “Como yo…