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…
Eliades Ochoa Will Not Retire
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba – Although Eliades Ochoa recently announced his retirement as a trova singer, the Cuban musician acknowledged this week that he will…
Sanscapes: Fundraisers for Bushmen Culture
London, England – British label electric Melt will release May 14 an album titled Sanscapes – Visions of the Bushmen that draws its inspiration from…
Cubadisco 2001 Trade Show in Havana
Havana, Cuba – Cuban “trova” music will be the focus at the 5th Cubadisco 2001 International Fair, to be held on May 16-20 in Havana,…
Flamenco Arts Festival
Santa Bárbara, USA – There will five days of dance, music, films, lectures, and workshops in this Californian city. The festival will feature Spanisah flamenco…
Cuban Group Baobab to Perform in London
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba- Cuban musical group Baobab, performers of the so-called Afro music, will perform at London’s Afro Music Festival at the end of…
World Music Showcasing at Folk Alliance
Silver Spring, USA – The North American Folk Alliance will be having a world music showcase again in 2002. It is accepting showcase applications for…