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Guitar Virtuoso Bireli Lagrene To Make A Rare US Appearance
Published April 9, 2008
Lagrene, considered the greatest living interpreter of Django Reinhardt, will make his first US appearance in three years performing at Lincoln Center May 2nd & 3rd.
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2008 North American Tour Dates Announced For Gilberto Gil
Published April 8, 2008
From June to July 2008, Grammy-Award winning artist Gilberto Gil will follow his unprecedented solo tour in North America in 2007 with 11 concerts throughout the continent.
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Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares Returns For North American Tour
Published April 8, 2008
Iconic female folk group Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares will hold their eighth North American tour from May 8 to June 1, 2008.
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Fiesta Mexicana Celebrates Mexico's Diverse Musical Heritage
Published April 3, 2008
The National Endowment of the Arts continues its special series April 11th with Fiesta Mexicana, a tribute to the diversity of Mexio's Hispanic musical heritage.
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Lincoln Center Announces Reopening Of Alice Tully Hall
Published April 3, 2008
Alice Tully Hall has been closed for renovations for some time now, but on May 6, a press conference will announce the details for the hall’s reopening and the special celebration that will be held from Feb. 22 to Mar. 8, 2009.
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New Collaboration Between Najma Akhtar And Gary Lucas Announced
Published April 2, 2008
UK Indian vocalist Najma Akhtar and NY Guitarist Gary Lucas will be performing new material from their upcoming album for the first time on May 3rd, at Joe’s Pub in NYC.
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World Music Institute Presents Zakir Hussain April 26th
Published April 2, 2008
On Saturday, April 26, the World Music Institute will continue their National Heritage Masters series with Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion with special guest Ustad Sultan Khan.
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Nomo Set To Release Ghost Rock June 17
Published April 2, 2008
Ubiquity Records announced recently that June 17 is the planned release date for Ghost Rock, the third album from Nomo, the Michigan based Afrobeat band.
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Washington D.C. Celebrates Israel's 60th With Music
Published April 1, 2008
Washington D.C. has planned a host of diverse musical events to honor Israel's 60th Birthday.
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The Ford Amphitheatre 2008 Summer Season
Published April 1, 2008
Set to open on May 28, the Ford Amphitheatre 2008 Summer Season sets out to reflect the vast and divergent realm of global and pop culture in the Los Angeles region.
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Grupo Corpo Stages Benguele Breu In Brooklyn
Published March 29, 2008
Dance troupe Grupo Corpo put on a performance choreographed by Rodrigo Pederneiras on March 29 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
By Ernest Barteldes
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Legends Of Salsa: A Celebration Of Salsa And Tropical Music
Published March 31, 2008
The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts present Legends of Salsa on Saturday, April 26th. Performers include Bobby Cruz and special guest Richie Ray (pictured).
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L.A. Philharmonic's World Music Series To Conclude With Two Performances
Published March 28, 2008
The World Music Series at Walt Disney Concert Hall features a vast range of performances from artists from all over the globe and will conclude with two acts this year.
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An Evening Of Ukranian Village-Style Singing
Published March 28, 2008
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance, in collaboration with the Music and Music Education Department of Columbia Teachers College, will present an evening of Ukrainian-Village Style Singing on May 3, 2008
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Jose Feliciano To Perform For The Pope
Published March 28, 2008
Cutting short his tour of Australia, Grammy winner Jose Feliciano will perform at a papal mass to be held at Yankee Stadium on April 20.
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Afropop Worldwide Returns To Airwaves In New York
Published March 27, 2008
After almost a decade, Afropop Worldwide will once again be on the air in New York. Listeners can tune into Radio New York, 91.5 FM, on Saturday nights at 11 p.m. to hear the show.
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Sergio Mendes’s New Album Encanto Due Out June 10
Published March 27, 2008
The legendary Brazilian musician's newest record features collaborations with musicians from around the world including Juanes, Carlinhos Brown, Fergie, and Natalie Cole.
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Falu And Glass To Honor Gandhi April 3
Published March 26, 2008
Indian vocalist Falu and renowned composer Philip Glass come together April 3 to honor Mahatama Gandhi and his philosophy of non-violence.
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Fania Records Announces Release of I Like It Like That, Its First Remix CD
Published March 26, 2008
The new album, due out this May, features artists like dance scene remixers Aaron Jerome and Louie Vega and the legendary Pete Rodriguez and Hector Lavoe.
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Asha Bhosle Celebrates Her 75th Year By Looking To The Future
Published March 26, 2008
The most recorded voice on earth, India’s singing legend Asha Bhosle set to release her new CD 75 years of Asha April 15th and embark on North American Tour.
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