Tania Libertad – Costa Negra
Tania Libertad Costa Negra (World Village 468014, 2002) Peru’s Tania Libertad could be categorized alongside Susana Baca easily enough. Both women base their sound around…
Euro Lounge
New York, USA – Putumayo released this week the follow up to the commercially successful World Lounge collection. Euro Lounge features a range of artists…
Omara Portuondo recording new album
London, England – Omara Portuondo, known for her recordings with the Buena Vista Social Club, is currently recording a new album. The CD, produced by…
Tempest Spring Tour
California, USA – Celtic rock band Tempest will be on tour to promote its new album, Shapeshifter. Tempest has been recording and performing since 1988,…
New CD by Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest
Berlin, Germany – Ballads at the End of Time is the title of the new album by Sebian act Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchest. The…
Cuban "Women in Jazz" Show Announced
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – A group of Cuban female musicians and singers will present at Havana’s La Zorra y el Cuervo club March 28…
Buena Fe Duo Gathers Thousands against the War
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Cuban duo Buena Fe performed this week in a mass concert at Havana’s José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune expressing a commitment…
Interceltic Festival in Portugal
Porto, Portugal – The city of Porto will host the 13th edition of the Festival Intercéltico do Porto. The event will take place April 3-5…
Simona Barbera’s Sicilian Memories
Cologne, Germany – Mirto is the title of the new album by Italian artist Simona Barbera. Released by German label Heaven and Earth, Mirto is…
Tuareg Ensemble Tartit: US Tour
Bloomington, USA – Tuareg ensemble Tartit will begin its US tour March 29 in New York city. The members of Tartit play the instruments of…