Reggae Boxed Set to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence
The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its Independence on August 6th, 2012. To celebrate the event, reggae label has…
View More Reggae Boxed Set to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Jamaica’s IndependenceRodatiempo
Téofilo Chantre Rodatempo (Lusafrica, 2000): 12 tracks, 61 minutes Téofilo Chantre is an accomplished composer, lyricist, guitar player and singer who emigrated with his family…
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The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) started yesterday July 12, 2012 with a tree planting event. Musicians, dignitaries, festival staff, volunteers and members of the…
View More Sustainable Growth and Greening of the 2012 Rainforest World Music FestivalBridging the Gap
Ebo Taylor Appia Kwa Bridge (Strut O89CD, 2012) Ghanaian highlife veteran Ebo Taylor has had a long career and this very satisfying new release shows…
View More Bridging the GapBons Sons Festival in Portugal to Feature World Music and Folk from the Iberian Peninsula
The Bons Sons (Good Sounds) Festival returns August 16-19 of 2012 with a tasty mix of folk, world music, jazz, and indie rock. The festival…
View More Bons Sons Festival in Portugal to Feature World Music and Folk from the Iberian PeninsulaAfrosalsa
Various Artists Afrosalsa (Lusafrica, 2000): 8 tracks, 35 minutes This CD features some of the ‘most famous’ hits of contemporary African dance music, produced, arranged…
View More AfrosalsaLegendary Brazilian Singer Caetano Veloso to Be Celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Renowned vocalist, songwriter and Brazilian Tropicalia music innovator Caetano Veloso will be celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year on Wednesday,…
View More Legendary Brazilian Singer Caetano Veloso to Be Celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the YearThe Root Remains the Same
Harmonia Hidden Legacy (FolkSounds Records, 2012) There are several bands out there using the name Harmonia. This Harmonia is an American band from Cleveland (Ohio)…
View More The Root Remains the SameRising Brazilian Star Luísa Maita to Return to North America for July 2012 Tour
Brazilian vocalist Luísa Maita will be revisiting North America in the summer of 2012 with her popular mix of samba, alternative pop and downtempo electronica.…
View More Rising Brazilian Star Luísa Maita to Return to North America for July 2012 TourCanada’s Aboriginal Music Week 2012 to Be Held October 30-November 4 in Winnipeg
Aboriginal Music Week (AMW) 2012 will take place October 30-November 4, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). The efstuval show cases the sonic creativity of Fuirst…
View More Canada’s Aboriginal Music Week 2012 to Be Held October 30-November 4 in Winnipeg