World Music News

Nickodemus 'lays it down' at the Waverley, Saturday, November 21. From the early days of Giant Step, to today's Turntables on the Hudson parties, Nickodemus has been a key element in the NYC dance music scene for over 10 years.

I like when things come together! I can't ask for anything better. Nov. 1, 2009, wrapped family, disabled musicians, traveling and my 42nd birthday all into one big present to myself.

Thursday, 29 October 2009, 4:30 pm Press Release: Invivo Wines New Zealand New Zealand to showcase leading talent at World Music Expo The prestigious 2009 World Music Expo commences this week in Copenhagen, Denmark and New Zealand will be well represented with a strong contingent of delegates representing some of New Zealand's leading music talent ...

Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 8:48 pm Press Release: Womad An African music legend, funky French punksters, an original member of the Buena Vista Social Club, eight horn-playing brothers and "the voice of the Sahara" are among the stellar line-up of artists heading to New Zealand for WOMAD New Zealand 2010.

Foreigners often comment on how strong Icelandic women are. Most of them think we've been shaped by the harsh nature but that's not the case.

"The most important international professional market of world music of every kind.This international fair brings together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music and also includes concerts, conferences and documentary films.

South Africa's number one jazz diva, Simphiwe Dana is coming to the Wiltshire Music Centre on Sunday as part of her UK Tour.

Friday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. Described by Time Out New York as "the fearless standard-bearers in their field," the Klezmatics will perform at St.

On Campus Submitted by Adam Kubota on 2009-09-22.   Provided by Natya Dance Theater Members of the Natya Dance Theater, one of several performances to be featured at the Navaratri Festival at Wesleyan University In Middletown, Sept.

Fifty artists from 10 countries gather this week in Cedar Rapids for the second annual Landfall Festival of World Music, hosted by Legion Arts.

Musicians from five continents will gather in Bloomington for this year's Lotus World Music & Art Festival.

As Hawk and a Hacksaw kicked into their first number at the YMCA Theater last Friday night, I thought, "So this is what the kids are listening to?" Sitting crossed-legged on the main floor of the theater, campfire style, indie nation listened intently as violinist Heather Trost and percussionist/accordionist Jeremy Barnes spun through a repertoire ...

The term "world music" turns a lot of people off, and not just in circles that hate labels outright: World-music fans will point out that the genre tag stems from the kind of outmoded thinking that once presumed the earth was the center of the universe and now presumes America is the cultural epicenter of the world.

Mike Marshall, far right, and Darol Anger, center, perform with the Swiss trio Vasen, pictured, tonight at the Wheeler Opera House.

The 2009 Wisconsin Wife Carrying-Wife Ferrying-Pike Carrying Championships will be held in Minocqua, Wis.

THE Wolds were alive with the sound of music as Badger Farm in Asterby, near Louth, played host to the Small World Music Festival.

The Daniel Pearl Foundation today announced that Matisyahu, the multi-talented music sensation known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop, has joined the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Honorary Committee.

The band combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum taking inspiration from Celtic, Folk, Gypsy and other World Music.

The band combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum taking inspiration from Celtic, Folk, Gypsy and other World Music.

The band combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum taking inspiration from Celtic, Folk, Gypsy and other World Music.