The US Ban on Cuban Musicians
In 2003, the United States’ government denied visas to all the Cuban musicians -or their agents- that applied. The general public was led to believe…
Registration for 2004 International Songwriting Competition Open Now
Nashville, Tennessee, USA – The 2004 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) will have $100,000 in cash and prizes that will be shared by 50 winners in…
Independent Native American Music Label Announces All-Native Digital Downloading Distribution
Oyate Music and its parent company, RavenHeart Entertainment Corp., have partnered with digital downloading distribution company, Audiolunchbox.com, to launched an all Native American music website…
Kenya Feel the Spirit?
Various Artists – The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya (World Music Network RGNET 1137 CD, 2004) The tightly syncopated, guitar-percolating style known as benga…
Charles Chase, proprietor of The Folk Music Center Dies at 89
Charles Chase, poet, proprietor of The Folk Music Center, and expert on folk instruments from around the world, died on May 21 in Claremont, CA.…
Major World Music stars at California Worldfest 2004
Grass Valley, California, USA – California Worldfest will take place July 15-18, 2004, in Grass Valley, California. Many well known artists are scheduled to play:…
Shacking Up
Aphrodesia – Shackrobeat Vol. 1 (Flatbed Lamborgini Records FLR808, 2003) Though they’ve been pegged as part of the current Afrobeat revival, San Francisco’s Aphrodesia go beyond that.…
Happy Birthday Captain – Neville Jule
Happy Birthday “Captain” – Neville Jules May 21, 2003 By Khalick J. Hewitt The name Neville Jules is synonymous with discipline and innovation. Under the…
The Fez Singers, Morocco’s Finest Traditional A Cappella Performing in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – The Fez Singers, Morocco’s premiere Sacred Music ensemble, will make its North American Debut on Wednesday June 9th, 2004, at…
Afro-Pfingsten Festival 2004: “The Soul of Africa”
Winterthur, Switzerland – The Afro-Pfingsten Festival will take place May 27 through May 31. With its diverse program, it plans to show visitors a glimpse…