world music News

World renowned musicians and vocalists join The Gathering to celebrate the uniting of humanity.

Moved by a strong desire to push conscious music to mainstream, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) rounds up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause… singing the tunes of good ole “conscious music.”

This concert featuring Hugo's compositions in an intimate setting with wonderful acoustics will bring live music as if the musicians were playing exclusively for you in your own living room.

Thursday, February 24 at 8 pm at The Somerville Theatre

World renowned musicians and vocalists join The Gathering to celebrate the uniting of humanity.

Vocalist Clarence Milton Bekker Celebrates the Sound of Vintage American Soul--"Old Soul" set for release on February 28, 2012 from 
Playing For Change/Concord Music Group

Shanren's CMW showcase is part of their inaugural North American tour with performances along the East coast

Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur and author Styles P will head out to South Africa in April of 2012 for the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT).

Moved by a strong desire to push conscious music to mainstream, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) rounds up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause… singing the tunes of good ole “conscious music.”

In June, 2011, the exact lineup of Ancient Future that performed on their classic 1990 'World Without Walls' recording reunited at Yoshi's San Francisco, where this video of Doug McKeehan's 'Turkish Taffy' composition was recorded.

In line with ZeMis' primary mission of spreading cultural awareness, the global village store is pleased to offer world culture gift items.

On Thursday, October 6, at 8 pm, Ancient-Future.Com Records artist Mariah Parker and her Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble will perform at 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California. "First-class world music." —LATIN BEAT MAGAZINE

Indian dancing, tai chi and Capoeira plus world music artists are just some of the treats in store for visitors at World Party this coming bank holiday weekend in Museum Park on Saturday, 27 August.

UK Bhangra enthusiasts in Swansea are in for a treat as H-Dhami has been unveiled as the headline act for Swansea’s World Party.

This concert featuring Hugo's compositions in an intimate setting with wonderful acoustics will bring live music as if the musicians were playing exclusively for you in your own living room.

The rich tradition of African/World music and culture will be in display on Sunday, July 10th from 10:00AM – 7:00PM in the new amphitheatre at the Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.

Created intentionally for the "Well'Come!" show performed by the Posuë Dance Company, Melanesia X is the fourth album in a catalog of new and unusual musical forms, from Oxaï Roura, percussionist and vocalist.

Announcing the release of two benefit albums in support of The Tibet Fund.

Fiona Joy Hawkins, the award winning pianist, is set to begin her US tour. Fiona’s tour will begin on April 16, 2011 in Tustin, CA. Fiona will be accompanied by Kori Carothers and Denise Young for the Solo Piano Divas concert.

Cutting edge world music group ShivaNova with their majestic Dancers, Flamenco Fusionists Attab Haddad’s Quintet, and Folkestone’s own multi instrumentalist Laye Sow’s Drumming Group as well as workshops in Bollywood Dance and Indian Drumming.

This March Equators launch their series with Kasai Masai’s uplifting African rhythms. Kasai Masai are a five-piece band led by Nickens Nkoso performing traditional ancestral music deep from the heart of Congo mixed with their own urban twist.

Compilation album is the first in a series for United Support of Artists for Africa (USA for Africa)

Thursday, February 24 at 8 pm at The Somerville Theatre

The Boris Gaquere & Renato Martins Duo, a combination of Belgian guitarist of Brazilian percussionist, make a first appearance in the U.S.: showcasing at the NAMM show in Anaheim, playing live for the radio in SF and performing at the clubs in NY.

Love Holds Everything, the mantra beat song by award-winning artist, Ragani, features vocal layers, back beat, and Sanskrit lyrics as a truly inspired and danceable New Year Tribute to the Buddha.

Lee Negin is taking his electronic 'Hungry Ghosts' music to print, online, and broadcast media.

Castro Brings Some ‘New World Music’ To Blue Pie

The introduction of Robert Lauri's project and new release « United Souls » on the internet surprised fans with an original twist.

The Album "Rhythm Mystery" And Aims To Integrate Latin, Afro & World Music Elements Into Contemporary Electronic Dance Music

Originally from Athens, Greece, Pandora has taken her experience in living all over the world and incorporated it into her. She creates a rich and dynamic sound wich absorbes many different cultures and different styles of music.

Les clips Bahia Dream, Over et Air Dance, titres de l'album United Souls de Robert Lauri sont maintenant en ligne sur les sites de videos.

New Riot, a group based in Europe, has a new single, "No Blood" out on the market which is powerful, energetic and fabulous at the same time

The Moon Whispers, ELyssa's new single, All Along the Shadows" gives us a deep understanding of her talent

Ahmed Garcia and Muse Oasis blends multi-cultural music into one glorious fusion of sound

Landmark Laya Project album makes another milestone

Fresh from winning the Best African Artist award for the second year in a row at the 2010 Chicago Music Awards, Chicago Afrobeat Project begins a Spring Tour in April through Colorado, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois and Michigan.

New Earthquake Charity Music Album By Newsupermusic Released - Available Via Amazon Mp 3 And Itunes

Performing At Blues Alley On March 29th, 2010

Guitarist, Theresa Calpotura Releases Debut Album Kanta Filipina

Trinidad Meets Hard-Hitting Contemporary Jazz on the Pacific Coast Jazz Label

Montclair, NJ native “13 Hands” shares his 6th CD project, "You Are What You Leave Behind". This unique album sends out a positive message during stressful times in life.

The BaliSpirit Festival brings to Bali a wealth of talented and respected creative masters of yoga, dance and music from around the world. Held from March 31 through April 4, 2010 in Ubud, Bali.

The Music Voyager TV series gives viewers a backstage pass to the most popular and fascinating music from around the world.

Sapphire Recording is celebrating the life and music of John Lennon on Thursday, December 8, 2009 by a release of, "Imagine: A Flute Serenade."

The Quartet Was Invited To Perform Live On Radio France's Live A Fip Radio Series Following A Promotional Radio Spot For The Les Nuits Atypique Festival

Just as the world gets more connected interesting phenomenons are taking birth. Now the US and Pakistan have a rare commonality.

The release of Live Wyya’s Single – Masterpiece, has sparked another incredible, culturally motivated, dub-conscious song as an addition to their current repertoire and catalogue.

Cavalier Soul Lounge in Roselle, NJ presents an album Release party including live performances from Washington D.C.'s newest Quiet Storm Kenny Wesley, Grammy-Winner Maya Azucena and producer extraordinaire Steve Wallace on November 10, 2009.

Legendary Guitarist, Al Di Meola will tour Australia and New Zealand in March 2010

With founder/ director Nick Page and special guest Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock! Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 Converse Hall - at Tremont Temple - Boston

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 at 7:30 and 10:30 pm New CD Just Released: We Still Remember The Future

Campaign to release in conjunction with new album of same name, due out late November

when it comes to klezmer music a lot of people think about Jewish music or Broadway show like "The Fiddler On The Roof". But I is much more than that.

Clarisse Albrecht is about to spread her sensual vibe in the digital market with the upcoming release of her debut single "Você Me Dá"