from Paste Magazine The African Union Names Angélique Kidjo a Peace Ambassador By Ani Vrabel Benin-born musician Angélique Kidjo has been named a Peace Ambassador by the Commission of the African Union (AU). She—and 25 other ambassadors, including African musicians Manu Dibango, Youssou N’Dour and Salif Keita—will be present at celebrations for International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. Peace Day is part of the Commission’s 2010 Year of Peace and Security in Africa program. It will be a day to emphasize non-violence in Africa to show citizens and government officials that living in peace is possible on the continent. Find the original article here Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 28th, 2010 in News
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Posted Jul 27th, 2010 in IMN / Industry News
from Shore Fire Media Angelique Kidjo Performs Live With John Legend And The Roots On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon International recording star Angelique Kidjo has made 2010 her year. The first single off of her album, “Move On Up,”… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 27th, 2010 in News
from NPR Dave Holland: A Jazz Bassist’s Bassist By Karen Michel Jazz bassist Dave Holland is known for the lyricism of his playing, for his mentoring of younger players and for his humility as a bandleader. Holland began his career… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 26th, 2010 in News
from The Independent Last Night: Womad, Charlton Park, Wiltshire By David Taylor Earlier Afro Celt Sound System tore up the Siam Tent with their cross-cultural mash up of world music – the perfect band to sum up what Womad is… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 26th, 2010 in News
Indaba Music is holding a contest to see who can come up with the best remix or cover of “RFK in the Land of Apartheid” off of Jason Moran and the Bandwagon’s latest album, Ten. The entries are in, and… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 24th, 2010 in News
from The New York Times U.S. Pledges To Speed Up Visa Process For Artists By Ben Sisario Addressing years of complaints about slow and inconsistent processing of visa applications for foreign performing artists, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 23rd, 2010 in IMN / Industry News
from The New York Times Reborn in Central Park, Concert ‘Capeman’ Sets Its Cast By Dave Itzkoff The Public Theater’s coming concert performances of “The Capeman” will look increasingly familiar to audiences who caught that Paul Simon-Derek Walcott musical collaboration… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 23rd, 2010 in News
from Gozamos By Jose Luis Benavides Thrilled by his native Spain’s World Cup win, Jairo Zavala apologetically jokes, “I’m the one responsible for Depedro.” After his recent show at Schubas in Chicago, Zavala talked with me about his early musical… Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 23rd, 2010 in News
Depedro will release Nubes de Papel on October 26, 2010 on NatGeo/EMI Spain Read The Full Article
Posted Jul 23rd, 2010 in Upcoming Releases
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| The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore | 4:13 | Kathy Mattea |
| Sweet Thames Flow Softly | 5:21 | Cherish The Ladies |
| The Jolly Seven-Rascal on the Haystack | 3:52 | Cherish The Ladies |
| Chalomot Shel Acherim | 3:40 | Idan Raichel Project |
| MSMW - Little Walter Rides Again | 3:55 | John Scofield |
| London Still | 3:46 | The Waifs |
| Resignation | Brad Mehldau |
| Mr. PC with John Scofield | McCoy Tyner |
| 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover | Brad Mehldau |
| Arinanara | Spanish Harlem Orchestra |
| EPK | Youssou N'Dour |
| Como El Viento | Depedro |