The Afro Roots World Music Festival Returns to Miami in August 2015
The 16th Annual Afro Roots World Music Festival is scheduled for August 6-8, 2015. This year’s program includes local, regional and international acts, including headliners…
Rosanne Cash to Celebrate The Southern Thread at Carnegie Hall
American singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will curate a 4-concert Perspectives series titled The Southern Thread, a unique residency that celebrates her deep connection to Southern roots…
Mestizo Band Churupaca to Perform at Konex Cultural Center
Argentine world music band Churupaca is set to perform on Thursday July 30 at 21:00 at the Konex Cultural Center. Churupaca was formed in the…
Irresistible Cajun Border Crossings
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Voyageurs (Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 2015) Accordionist, singer-songwriter and composer Steve Riley continues to take Cajun music…
Lourdes Pastor Releases “Telón Telonero” Music Video
One of the rising female flamenco vocalists, Lourdes Pastor, has released a music titled “Telón Telonero” featuring a song included in her new album,…
Taraf de Haïdouks’ Bewitching Virtuosity
Taraf de Haïdouks “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts” (Crammed Discs, 2015) With their new album “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts”, the finest Gypsy…
Irresistible Beats from Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Herencia de Timbiquí Herencia de Timbiquí (2015) Herencia de Timbiquí celebrates the Afro-rooted traditions of the Pacific coast of Colombia, specifically the Timbiqui region in…
Carla Pires Song to Appear in French Movie
“Cavalo à Solta,” a song performed by fado singer Carla Pires is included in the soundtrack of the French movie “L’échappée belle” that premiered…
Carnegie Hall 2015–2016 Announces World Music Program
Carnegie Hall’s 125th anniversary season announced the world music highlights for the 2015-2016 season. The forthcoming season includes performances by Indian vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty; Dominican…
Madison World Music Festival Announces 2015 Program
Madison World Music Festival has revealed its 2015 program. The festival takes place September 18 and 19, 2015 and will present Zedashe (Georgia), Tal…