Les Moncada Chats with the Legendary Cuban Pianist Javier Vazquez
There are pianists in Latin Music, and then there are certain pianists in Latin music that stand out amongst all the others. I am speaking…
Nação Zumbi at Central Park SummerStage
Brazilian act Nação Zumbi is set to perform at SummerStage in Central Park, Manhattan on Sunday, August 2. The event will also feature Carnival Caravan…
WOMEX 2015 Announces Second Round of Conference Sessions and Speakers
World music expo WOMEX has announced the 10 additional sessions included in the 2015 conference program. The topics will cover trends, issues and developments…
Glitterbeat to Release Bixiga 70 Album in October 2015
World music label Glitterbeat has announced the release of Bixiga 70’s new album titled “III”. It’s described as mixture of Atlantic cultures, a dialog between…
Senegalese Artist Cheikh Lô, Winner of WOMEX 2015 Artist Award
World music expo organizers WOMEX announced today that Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô will be receive this year’s Artist Award. Cheikh Lô and other 2015…
British Folk supergroup Simpson, Cutting & Kerr to Perform at Towersey Festival
The new British folk music supergroup comprised of vocalist and fiddler Nancy Kerr, guitarist Martin Simpson and accordionist Andy Cutting will be performing this…
Aurelio to Perform Free Concert at Skirball Cultural Center’s 2015 Sunset Concerts
Honduran music icon Aurelio Martinez is set to perform on Thursday, August 13, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Admission is…
Rhythm Kings of Venezuela
Akende Herencia Africana (Centro Nacional del Disco, 2011) Akende is one of the leading Afro-Venezuelan ensembles in the current Venezuelan music scene. Their album Herencia…
World Music Festival Chicago Lineup Revealed
The 17th annual World Music Festival Chicago has announced the full 2015 lineup. The festival will take place September 11-22, 2015, featuring more than 50…
The Voodoo Love Orchestra Releases Amor y Muerte
Brighton-based world music band The Voodoo Love Orchestra has a new album titled Amor y Muerte (Love and Death) on Movimientos Records. The group is…