World News on Globalrhythm.net http://www.Globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ World News on Globalrhythm.net en-us Copyright 2013, Globalrhythm.net. All Rights Reserved info@ecomsolutions.net info@ecomsolutions.net Beginning March 19, Savannah Music Festival 2009 Presents Most Artistically Diverse Season Yet http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BeginningMarch19SavannahMusicFestival2009PresentsMostArtisticallyDiverseSeasonYet.cfm Performances include world-class jazz, classical, blues, bluegrass, gospel and other genres of American and international roots music. Novalima Album Release Date Pushed To January 13 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NovalimaAlbumReleaseDatePushedToJanuary13.cfm Coba Coba delves into the African roots of Afro-Peruvian music, bringing in influences from reggae, dub, salsa, hip-hop, and afrobeat. The Priests In Concert At Armagh Cathedral Begins Airing On PBS Stations November 29 th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ThePriestsInConcertAtArmaghCathedralBeginsAiringOnPBSStationsNovember29th.cfm New album in stores November 18 th on RCA Victor. Kassin + 2 To Play Select U.S. Dates http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/Kassin2ToPlaySelectUSDates.cfm The band with the ever-changing name with +2 attached&nbspwill play a handful of dates in December. Gotan Project Live Out November 18 th On Ya Basta Records http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GotanProjectLiveOutNovember18thOnYaBastaRecords.cfm The double album is the first live recording from electro-tango pioneers. Line-up For Globalfest Announced http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LineupForGlobalfestAnnounced.cfm The hugely influential one-night world music festival will be held at NYC s Webster Hall on January 11, 2009. Lineup includes Femi Kuti &amp the Positive Force, Hot 8 Brass Band, Kailash Kher’s Kailasa, L&ampO, La Troba Kung-fú, and Watcha Clan. Listen To Our Live Audio Report From Iceland Airwaves http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ListenToOurLiveAudioReportFromIcelandAirwaves.cfm Global Rhythm reporter Althea Legaspi&nbspfinds a chilly new economic reality&nbspduring&nbspthis podcast, featuring music, a fest review and interviews from those behind the scene. Miriam Makeba: 1932-2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MiriamMakeba19322008.cfm The South African singer died of a heart attack after a performance in Italy on November 9. Compass Records Group Signs Acclaimed Bassist Missy Raines http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CompassRecordsGroupSignsAcclaimedBassistMissyRaines.cfm New album, Inside Out , to be released on the Nashville-based label on February 10. Alsultany &amp Rosenbloom To Present Benefit For The Sulha Peace Project On November 8 In NYC http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AlsultanyampRosenbloomToPresentBenefitForTheSulhaPeaceProjectOnNovember8InNYC.cfm Featured performers include Amen, Basya Schecter, Carol C and Gabriel Meyer. Heads Up International DVD Captures The Kinetic Energy Of Ladysmith Black Mambazo http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/HeadsUpInternationalDVDCapturesTheKineticEnergyOfLadysmithBlackMambazo.cfm Set featuring stellar live performances and in-depth interviews to be released in January. Yma Sumac RIP 1922-2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/YmaSumacRIP19222008.cfm Incan Princess passes away on November 1 in Los Angeles. Stella Katsipoutis EMI Bossa Nova Reissues: The Hits And Misses http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/EMIBossaNovaReissuesTheHitsAndMisses.cfm The 50 th anniversary of the bossa nova has prompted a gigantic number of reissues from the era. Ernest Barteldes 14 th Annual WOMEX Held On November 2 In Sevilla, Spain http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/14thAnnualWOMEXHeldOnNovember2InSevillaSpain.cfm More than 2,800 delegates from all over the world gathered for 5 days of talk, trade, music and camaraderie. Lehman Center For The Performing Arts Presents Sean Paul http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LehmanCenterForThePerformingArtsPresentsSeanPaul.cfm Grammy award-winning artist to give exclusive NYC performance on November 8. Motéma Music Inks Distribution Deal With Allegro http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MotmaMusicInksDistributionDealWithAllegro.cfm Label s upcoming releases include projects from established and emerging jazz, world and alt pop music artists. Awards Shows To Be Broadcast Throughout November On MHZ Networks http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AwardsShowsToBeBroadcastThroughoutNovemberOnMHZNetworks.cfm Network commemorates National Native American Heritage Month with the NAMMYS Klezmatics On Tour In Support Of New Album, Tuml = Lebn http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/KlezmaticsOnTourInSupportOfNewAlbumTumlLebn.cfm Shows in Germany and Austria will run from October to mid-November. First Annual Sulha Benefit Concert For Peace In New York City On November 8 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FirstAnnualSulhaBenefitConcertForPeaceInNewYorkCityOnNovember8.cfm Music, multiculturalism and spirituality are celebrated with performances by Hassan Hakmoun, Karsh Kale and more. Africa In Motion Film Festival Announces Shortlist For Competition http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AfricaInMotionFilmFestivalAnnouncesShortlistForCompetition.cfm Eight fiction and documentary films to be screened through November 2 in Edinburgh, UK. Alejandro Escovedo To Release Live EP November 11 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AlejandroEscovedoToReleaseLiveEPNovember11.cfm Live Animal features a selection of stellar tracks from latest release. The Django Reinhardt Festival Hits New York On November 4 – 9 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheDjangoReinhardtFestivalHitsNewYorkOnNovember49.cfm “The Young Lions Of Gypsy Jazz” Samson Schmitt and Andreas Oberg to perform at Birdland. Telarc Signs Blues Diva Shemekia Copeland http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TelarcSignsBluesDivaShemekiaCopeland.cfm Debut album, Never Going Back, in stores February 24, 2009. The First International Body Music Festival Hits San Francisco &amp Oakland, December 2-7 2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheFirstInternationalBodyMusicFestivalHitsSanFranciscoampOaklandDecember272008.cfm Body musicians to perform traditional and contemporary pieces from the U.S., Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, and Canada’s Arctic. Femi Kuti To Release New Album November 18 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FemiKutiToReleaseNewAlbumNovember18.cfm Day By Day is first studio album in seven years by reigning king of Afrobeat. The Recording Academy Announces Lang Lang As Grammy Culture Ambassador To China http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheRecordingAcademyAnnouncesLangLangAsGrammyCultureAmbassadorToChina.cfm Yesterday’s Town Hall event in New York launched superstar Chinese pianist s International Music Foundation. Matisyahu’s Third Annual Festival Of Light In New York City Begins December 21 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MatisyahusThirdAnnualFestivalOfLightInNewYorkCityBeginsDecember21.cfm Eight shows across two boroughs will feature special guests Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, Assembly Of Dust, The Leevees, and more. Postcards From The Stars And The Ricky Martin Foundation Team Up To Help Children Around The Globe http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/PostcardsFromTheStarsAndTheRickyMartinFoundationTeamUpToHelpChildrenAroundTheGlobe.cfm Internet video-delivery system lets users send personalized celebrity greetings to their loved ones and donate to charity. Rykodisc Remembers Lucky Dube On The First Anniversary Of His Death http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/RykodiscRemembersLuckyDubeOnTheFirstAnniversaryOfHisDeath.cfm Curated by KCRW&nbspradio host Tom Schnabel,&nbspthe DVD/CD package&nbspsurveys the entire career&nbspSouth African reggae star. Latin Grammys Announce Artists To Perform On November 13 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LatinGrammysAnnounceArtistsToPerformOnNovember13.cfm Cafe Tacvba, Kany Garcia, Alejandra Guzman, and Gilberto Santa Rosa among featured artists of 9 th annual awards show. Eva Ayllón Announces Select November Tour Dates In Miami, Boston, New York, And Chicago http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/EvaAyllnAnnouncesSelectNovemberTourDatesInMiamiBostonNewYorkAndChicago.cfm Performances will feature songs from upcoming album, Eva! Leyenda Peruana . Gonzalo Yañez To Release U.S. Debut Album On November 4 th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GonzaloYaezToReleaseUSDebutAlbumOnNovember4th.cfm With multiple hit singles topping the charts in South America, Gonzalo Yañez tackles the North following showcases at the LAMC in New York, Mexico and Argentina. Lehman Center For The Perfoming Arts Presents Marsalis Brasilianos http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LehmanCenterForThePerfomingArtsPresentsMarsalisBrasilianos.cfm Filarmonia Brasileira and saxophone soloist Branford Marsalis give exclusive NYC performance on November 1. Buena Vista Social Club s At Carnegie Hall Released http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BuenaVistaSocialClubsAtCarnegieHallReleased.cfm Self-titled album commemorates 1998 performance. Tad Hendrickson The Chicago Cultural Center Presents 2008 Latino Music Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheChicagoCulturalCenterPresents2008LatinoMusicFestival.cfm Free concerts throughout October and November feature artists such as Baroque Band, Alexandre Dossin, Tito Carrillo, Guillermo Gregorio, and Elbio Barilari. Samba Sings For Obama http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SambaSingsForObama.cfm New video and vocal remix honors Presidential candidate. Alton Ellis RIP 1938 – 2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AltonEllisRIP19382008.cfm The Godfather of Rocksteady died October 10 in London. Stella Katsipoutis Mark O Connor Educating Next Generation Of Musicians With Ambitious Schedule Of Master Classes http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MarkOConnorEducatingNextGenerationOfMusiciansWithAmbitiousScheduleOfMasterClasses.cfm Violinist&nbspperforming and teaching at UCLA Curtis School of Music over the coming months. Discos 605/SONYBMG And RED Distribution’s World Music Series Now In Stores http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/Discos605SONYBMGAndREDDistributionsWorldMusicSeriesNowInStores.cfm The ten-title A Night In... collection features classic and contemporary compositions from Europe, the Caribbean, and North and South America. Fania Reissues Tito Puente’s Early 78 RPM Recordings http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FaniaReissuesTitoPuentesEarly78RPMRecordings.cfm The Complete 78s compiles favorites and rare treasures in an 8-CD collection. Wax Poetics And New Era Cap Join Forces With 17 North Parade http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WaxPoeticsAndNewEraCapJoinForcesWith17NorthParade.cfm Non-traditional retail partnership celebrates upcoming commemorative release, Reggae Anthology: Randy’s 50th Anniversary . 17 North Parade’s Selector’s Choice – Powerhouse Productions Volumes 1-4&nbsp Hits Stores This Week http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/17NorthParadesSelectorsChoicePowerhouseProductionsVolumes14nbspHitsStoresThisWeek.cfm Specially packaged with new liner notes and photos, Selector’s Choice is a cool and deadly collector’s item for the casual music fan. Web Exclusive http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WebExclusive2.cfm Check out reviews of the latest albums from Seckou Keita, Krishna Das, John Brown’s Body, Boom Pam, and Fela. Calle 13, MTV’s “Artist Of The Week,” Featured In Channel’s Famed Choose or Lose” Voter Registration Campaign http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/Calle13MTVsArtistOfTheWeekFeaturedInChannelsFamedChooseorLoseVoterRegistrationCampaign.cfm Be on the lookout for Global Rhythm’s upcoming interview with the band in anticipation of the October 21 release of their latest album. Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble To Perform At Zankel Hall Saturday Oct 18 In Support Of New Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/KayhanKalhorEnsembleToPerformAtZankelHallSaturdayOct18InSupportOfNewAlbum.cfm Kalhor releases Silent City CD with string quartet Brooklyn Rider 92YTribeca Opens Its Doors On October 18 With “18 Nights Of Inspiration” http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/92YTribecaOpensItsDoorsOnOctober18With18NightsOfInspiration.cfm 92nd Street Y’s Downtown Venue Offers Nightlife, Talks &amp Classes and Eco-Healthy Café. Documentary All Together Now Comes To Theaters Across The U.S. October 20th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DocumentaryAllTogetherNowComesToTheatersAcrossTheUSOctober20th.cfm Apple Corps Ltd., Cirque Du Soleil And EMI Music partner with The Bigger Picture and AEG Live to bring film to digital cinema screens for one night only. Tania Libertad Brings Rich Afro-Peruvian Music To UCLA Live On October 25, With Special Guest Portuguese Singer Lura http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TaniaLibertadBringsRichAfroPeruvianMusicToUCLALiveOnOctober25WithSpecialGuestPortugueseSingerLura.cfm Following up a 2003 appearance, Libertad further expands the impressive range of her distinctive journey when she returns to Royce Hall. Pharoahe Monch To Host CMJ’s International Hip-Hop Event: Global Hip-Hop Throwdown http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/PharoaheMonchToHostCMJsInternationalHipHopEventGlobalHipHopThrowdown.cfm Event Will Unite the Talents of Global Hip-Hop’s Rising Stars at New York City s Largest Music Conference and Networking Event. Monareta Adds Additional Shows To Tour Around Release Of Debut Album, Picotero , Out October 7th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MonaretaAddsAdditionalShowsToTourAroundReleaseOfDebutAlbumPicoteroOutOctober7th.cfm The Colombian electronic duo will play Descarga at The Echo in LA on October 11th and Nacotheque at Fontana s in NYC on October 25th. Daniel Pearl Music Days Announces Fall Performances http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DanielPearlMusicDaysAnnouncesFallPerformances.cfm Annual festival commemorating journalist Daniel Pearl will feature artists such as R.E.M., Herbie Hancock, Jason Mraz, Everlast, and Laurie Anderson this October. 100 Years Of Latin Music in New York To Be Celebrated in Flushing Town Hall http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/100YearsOfLatinMusicinNewYorkToBeCelebratedinFlushingTownHall.cfm In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Aurora Y Zon Del Barrio will perform at October 4 carnaval. Mamak Khadem Begins Fall Tour In Support Of First Solo Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MamakKhademBeginsFallTourInSupportOfFirstSoloAlbum.cfm Jostojoo tour to hit venues in New York City, Los Angeles, and New Haven in October. Gogol Bordello Returns To North America With The Forces Of Victory 2008 Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GogolBordelloReturnsToNorthAmericaWithTheForcesOfVictory2008Tour.cfm The gypsy-punk favorites kick-off this leg of their tour in Atlanta on September 24 before taking the stage at Austin City Limits on September 26 and a headlining performance at Detour Festival in Los Angeles on October 4. Arturo O Farrill With The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Announce Fall Season At New York City s Symphony Space http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ArturoOFarrillWithTheAfroLatinJazzOrchestraAnnounceFallSeasonAtNewYorkCitysSymphonySpace.cfm The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra returns to the stage on October 31 and November 1, 2008. New Jose Feliciano Album Con Mexico En El Corazon With Mexico In My Heart Hits Stores Today http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewJoseFelicianoAlbumConMexicoEnElCorazonWithMexicoInMyHeartHitsStoresToday.cfm Feliciano to unveil the album with a performance on Univision’s Despierta America. New Calle 13 Single No Hay Nadie Como Tu, Featuring Special Guests Cafe Tacvba, Goes To Radio Today http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewCalle13SingleNoHayNadieComoTuFeaturingSpecialGuestsCafeTacvbaGoesToRadioToday.cfm “No Hay Nadie Como Tú” is the first single from Calle 13’s highly anticipated third album, Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo, to be released on October 21st. Senor Coconut To Release Around The World And Reissue Kraftwerk Tribute El Baile Aleman http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SenorCoconutToReleaseAroundTheWorldAndReissueKraftwerkTributeElBaileAleman.cfm The new album, which is set to be released on November 18, pays tribute to artists such as Prince, the Eurythmics, and Daft Punk. Yet-to-be Released Live Album By Bebo Valdes Already Grabs Latin Grammy Nomination http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/YettobeReleasedLiveAlbumByBeboValdesAlreadyGrabsLatinGrammyNomination.cfm Recorded in 2005 at New York City’s legendary Village Vanguard and set for release on Sept. 30, the album released on Calle 54 also features Javier Colina on bass. Scandinavia House Announces 2008-2009 Season http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ScandinaviaHouseAnnounces20082009Season.cfm Building ties between the US and the Nordic countries, Scandinavia House offers a wide range of artistic and cultural programs, including concerts and music exhibitions. New Documentary On Arabic Music To Begin Airing In November http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewDocumentaryOnArabicMusicToBeginAiringInNovember.cfm Put together by Miles Copeland, Dissonance And Harmony is a documentary that explores the bridging of the gap between Eastern and Western music. BAM Presents NYC Debut Of HUECCO - New Voices From Spain Concert October 11 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BAMPresentsNYCDebutOfHUECCONewVoicesFromSpainConcertOctober11.cfm With a hit song that ignited a ringtone craze across his country, Spain s genre-bashing sensation Huecco lands in NYC on October 11 for his American debut. Chali 2NA Rejoins Ozomatli For First Tour Dates In Nine Years http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/Chali2NARejoinsOzomatliForFirstTourDatesInNineYears.cfm Ozomatli will be taking their pioneering mash-up of hip hop, salsa, cumbia, and dub on the road this fall, with dates running from late October through Christmas ’08. New York Gypsy Festival Returns In 2008 As The Droma Gypsy Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewYorkGypsyFestivalReturnsIn2008AsTheDromaGypsyFestival.cfm The established festival will now be held at the emerging East Village Club. Web Exclusive http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WebExclusive.cfm Check out reviews of the latest albums from Issa Bagayogo, Harmonious Wail, Natacha Atlas, Mamadou Diabate, and Richard Bona. Mark O Connor Completes A 20-Year Musical Journey And Records First Symphony http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MarkOConnorCompletesA20YearMusicalJourneyAndRecordsFirstSymphony.cfm Americana Symphony due out March 2009 on OMAC Records Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From El Barrio To Flushing Town Hall http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CelebrateHispanicHeritageMonthFromElBarrioToFlushingTownHall.cfm A month-long series of events celebrates Hispanic culture, history and music with performances by Papo Vasquez, John Benitez and Steve Kroon s Latin Jazz Sextet. I Kiffe NY French Urban Cultures Festival Presents Les Nubians October 9 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/IKiffeNYFrenchUrbanCulturesFestivalPresentsLesNubiansOctober9.cfm Multi-Arts Festival Presented by The Cultural Services of the French Embassy Will Feature Performances and Exhibitions in Venues Around NYC Quinlan Road To Release Loreena McKennitt’s A Midwinter Night s Dream October 28 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/QuinlanRoadToReleaseLoreenaMcKennittsAMidwinterNightsDreamOctober28.cfm McKennitt to perform at the 16th annual “Concerto Di Natale” December 7 in Verona. ¡GLOBALQUERQUE! World-Music Fest To Be Held September 19 And 20 In Albuquerque http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GLOBALQUERQUEWorldMusicFestToBeHeldSeptember19And20InAlbuquerque.cfm Thomas Mapfumo joins world-class line-up headlined by Lila Downs and Vieux Farka Toure Toubab Krewe To Promote New CD With North American Fall Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ToubabKreweToPromoteNewCDWithNorthAmericanFallTour.cfm With their North American fall tour underway, Toubab Krewe announces the release of their latest album, Live At The Orange Peel. Australasian World Music Expo To Be Held November 20 To 23 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AustralasianWorldMusicExpoToBeHeldNovember20To23.cfm Melbourne takes center stage with a festival&nbspthat&nbspfeatures&nbspindigenous, roots and world&nbspmusic from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Ozomatli Performs In South Africa And Madagascar On State Department Sponsored Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/OzomatliPerformsInSouthAfricaAndMadagascarOnStateDepartmentSponsoredTour.cfm The politically active band&nbspwill serve as Cultural Ambassadors&nbspwhen they&nbspperform a handful of shows this October.&nbsp UB40 Tours Behind A New Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/UB40ToursBehindANewAlbum.cfm UB40 announced that their new album TwentyFourSeven , will be released on October 28 via Rhino Records. &nbsp 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominations Announced http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/9thAnnualLatinGrammyAwardsNominationsAnnounced.cfm The 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards nominations were announced yesterday. Artists nominated include Café Tacvba, Juanes and Gustavo Santaolalla, Andrés Calamaro, Kany García, and Julieta Venegas . Musicians For Harmony To Mark 9/11 With Concert For Peace In NYC http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MusiciansForHarmonyToMark911WithConcertForPeaceInNYC.cfm Artists scheduled to perform include The Shanghai Quartet, Kinan Azmeh, and Karim Wasfi.&nbsp Dengue Fever Announce October Tour In Support Of Latest CD, Venus On Earth http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DengueFeverAnnounceOctoberTourInSupportOfLatestCDVenusOnEarth.cfm Tour to run from September 20 to December 4 in west coast cities, including San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. Mercury Prize Nominees Rachel Unthank &amp The Winterset Tour U.S. Behind New Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MercuryPrizeNomineesRachelUnthankampTheWintersetTourUSBehindNewAlbum.cfm The English folk-inspired female quartet features sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank, whose intimate vocals combine for a startlingly innovative new sound. New Off-Broadway Play About Fela Gets Rave Reviews http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewOffBroadwayPlayAboutFelaGetsRaveReviews.cfm The play features a landmark collaboration between noted chorographer Bill T. Jones and Antibalas Dervish To Bring Irish Music Sessions To American Airwaves http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DervishToBringIrishMusicSessionsToAmericanAirwaves.cfm Irish band Dervish is set to bring the spirit of Irish music to American airwaves with a new weekly radio program. The Latin Alternative Music Conference In Mexico City http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheLatinAlternativeMusicConferenceInMexicoCity.cfm Following up on the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York , the event is setting its sights on Mexico City this September. St. Kitts To Host 6 th Annual International Soca Awards http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/StKittsToHost6thAnnualInternationalSocaAwards.cfm On October 18, 2008, St. Kitts will host the 6th Annual International Soca Awards iSA. The event will conclude ‘Soca Weekend’ on Island and will feature top Soca Artists. Live In London DVD Out In September http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LiveInLondonDVDOutInSeptember.cfm Tinariwen s storming performance at London s Shepherds Bush Empire last December will soon be available for the world to see thanks to the global release of Live in London , Tinariwen s first live DVD which is due out in September on Independiente and affiliated labels. Grammy-Winning Aterciopelados Set To Release Río On October 21 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GrammyWinningAterciopeladosSetToReleaseRoOnOctober21.cfm Nacional Records is proud to announce that Colombian music icons Aterciopelados are set to release their highly-anticipated new studio album Rio River this October. Dub Collossus To Release A Town Called Addis http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DubCollossusToReleaseATownCalledAddis.cfm Dub Colossus’ latest album, A Town Called Addis reflects his love of Ethiopian singing and musicianship. It is set to be released this October. The Shanghai Restoration Project Gets Attention During Olympic Coverage http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheShanghaiRestorationProjectGetsAttentionDuringOlympicCoverage.cfm Instrumentals Day And Night, the latest album by The Shanghai Restoration Project has been featured by several major networks during their Olympic Coverage. The Project’s music is gaining much renown and recognition for this cross-cultural masterpiece that fuses the East and the West. Gypsophilia Kicks off Summer Tour By Train http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GypsophiliaKicksoffSummerTourByTrain.cfm Gypsophilia is heading out on their first ever tour of Ontario and Quebec by train. The end of August through the Labour Day weekend sees the popular Halifax band playing in clubs, at a Jewish music festival and onboard Via Rail at selected locations. World Music Institute Announces 2008-2009 Season Additions http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WorldMusicInstituteAnnounces20082009SeasonAdditions.cfm Celebrating its 24th season of presenting the finest traditional music and dance from around the world, the World Music Institute has announced more acts in their lineup for their 2008-2009 season preview. Shakira Receives NCLR Civilian Humanitarian Alma Award http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ShakiraReceivesNCLRCivilianHumanitarianAlmaAward.cfm The National Council of La Raza last night honored Shakira with their 2008 Humanitarian Award. Manu Chao s La Radiolina Certified Gold http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ManuChaosLaRadiolinaCertifiedGold.cfm Manu Chao won his first career Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Awards for the critically-acclaimed La Radiolina . La Vida Tombola Tour Hits North America. Israel At 60! http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/IsraelAt60.cfm Frank London s Klezmer Brass All-Stars &amp Omer Klein at Merkin Concert Hall 9/18 Orlando Puntilla Rios 1947-2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/OrlandoPuntillaRios19472008.cfm The master batá drummer was a seminal figure in the New York Latin music scene. Pete Seeger Calls For Involvement On At 89 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/PeteSeegerCallsForInvolvementOnAt89.cfm The ageless Seeger continues to give voice to the issues that need to be heard, but he s also going to release a new album entitled At 89 . Hawaii s Makana Selected As Finalist In Guitar Player s Guitar Superstar Competition http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/HawaiisMakanaSelectedAsFinalistInGuitarPlayersGuitarSuperstarCompetition.cfm Hawaiian guitarist makes big waves with his playing, garnering praise from an unlikely cast of stars. Celtic Woman Releases The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CelticWomanReleasesTheGreatestJourneyEssentialCollection.cfm Celtic Woman, the multi-platinum selling Irish sensation, will release The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection on CD and DVD on October 28, 2008. Sidestepper Out August 5th! http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SidestepperOutAugust5th.cfm Get yourselves ready for Sidestepper s upcoming August 5th release: The Buena Vibra Sound System Reggae Legends Black Uhuru Set To Release&nbsp Live In London DVD August 19th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ReggaeLegendsBlackUhuruSetToReleasenbspLiveInLondonDVDAugust19th.cfm Black Uhuru was the first reggae group to win a grammy award, for their influential release Anthem in 1984. New DVD is a special 25th anniversary digitally-remastered edition. New Calle 13 Album Los De Atrás Vienen Conmigo To Be Released October 7th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewCalle13AlbumLosDeAtrsVienenConmigoToBeReleasedOctober7th.cfm The upcoming third album from the world’s most critically acclaimed Latin-urban group is a rallying cry for those that a society of privilege has left behind. Festival International De Jazz De Montréal Announces Its Jazz All-Year Round Series Lineup http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FestivalInternationalDeJazzDeMontralAnnouncesItsJazzAllYearRoundSeriesLineup.cfm Celebrating its 30th edition, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal has announced a raft of major names for the 2008-2009 season of its popular Jazz All-Year Round series, presented by General Motors. The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Heralds Its Fourth Year http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheRhythmRoadAmericanMusicAbroadHeraldsItsFourthYear.cfm Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC and The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are pleased to collaborate once again on The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Tours. &nbsp Applications for the 2008-2009 program are now being accepted. Irma Thomas To Perform At Lincoln Center And The Democratic National Convention http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/IrmaThomasToPerformAtLincolnCenterAndTheDemocraticNationalConvention.cfm Simply Grand, the forthcoming album of the legendary New Orleans artist is due to be released on August 12. Latin Alternative Music Conference http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LatinAlternativeMusicConference.cfm The Latin Alternative Music Conference LAMC pulled out all the stops this year - it s ninth - showcasing performances by some of the most cutting-edge artists in a genre that stretches so wide it defies easy labeling. Lissette Corsa African Festival In Desert: The Tuaregs Of Niger, Africa Meet The American West http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AfricanFestivalInDesertTheTuaregsOfNigerAfricaMeetTheAmericanWest.cfm The festival will help raise money for the Center for Nomadic Life and assist the nomads displaced and affected by the current government insecurity in Niger over uranium trade. Sao Paolo s Curumin To Release Japan Pop Show On October 7 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SaoPaolosCuruminToReleaseJapanPopShowOnOctober7.cfm After a five-month delay, October 7, 2008 will hail the much-anticipated release of Curumin’s newest album, Japan Pop Show. Japan Society Announces 2008-2009 Performing Arts Season http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JapanSocietyAnnounces20082009PerformingArtsSeason.cfm Dubbed Beyond Boundaries: Genre-Bending Mavericks , Japan Society s Performing Arts Program announces an electrifying new season of talent spanning the realms of music, theater, dance, and more. Nonesuch Records To Release Rokia Traoré’s Tchamantché In January 2009 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NonesuchRecordsToReleaseRokiaTraorsTchamantchInJanuary2009.cfm Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré returns with Tchamanchté , the follow-up to her award winning and critically acclaimed 2003 breakthrough Bowmboï . Crammed Announces The Next Two Releases On The Label http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CrammedAnnouncesTheNextTwoReleasesOnTheLabel.cfm Crammed Discs will be releasing the following albums: The Ravished Bride by Koçani Orkestar and In The House Of Mirrors by Hector Zazou &amp Swara. African Children s Choir Performs At White House http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AfricanChildrensChoirPerformsAtWhiteHouse.cfm The internationally-acclaimed African Children’s Choir was invited to perform at the White House on July 30 for a bill signing ceremony held for the renewal and expansion of the Global AIDS Initiative. Womex Makes Initial Announcement Of Showcase Lineup http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WomexMakesInitialAnnouncementOfShowcaseLineup.cfm The World Music Expo has announced their lineup of artists who will showcase the WOMEX 08 event. Charissa Che Los Tigres Del Norte Set To Tour The U.S. http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LosTigresDelNorteSetToTourTheUS.cfm Known as the godfathers of norteno music, Los Tigres Del Norte are set to follow up the release of their new album and recent Grammy win with a nationwide tour of the U.S. Charissa Che Idan Raichel Project Releases New Single http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/IdanRaichelProjectReleasesNewSingle.cfm The new single from the Israeli superstar group the Idan Raichel Project, entitled Milei Koleh Mibehi Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping is on sale today as an iTunes exclusive. &nbsp &nbsp The Sephardic-Latino Connection http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheSephardicLatinoConnection.cfm A world culture event showcasing the similarities between Latino and Sephardic music originating from Spain. One performance only at Ford Amphitheatre 2008 summer season on Sunday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. Reggae Uprising Concert Postponed http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ReggaeUprisingConcertPostponed.cfm After considering a number of key factors, Friends For Life Entertainment and Solar Entertainment have decided to postpone the Reggae Uprising Concert, which was originally scheduled for July 26th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. World Music Institute 2008-2009 Season Preview http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WorldMusicInstitute20082009SeasonPreview.cfm Celebrating the 24th season of presenting the finest traditional music and dance from around the world. New Album from America s Polka King http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewAlbumfromAmericasPolkaKing.cfm Jimmy Sturr s Let The Whole World Sing! is due to be released on August 5. The Bachata Roja Legends Tour Makes Its Mark In The U.S. http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheBachataRojaLegendsTourMakesItsMarkInTheUS.cfm New York-based indie label iASO records presents The Bachata Roja Legends Tour, which will bring Dominican musical legends to the U.S. for the first time. National Geographic Music TV Launches In The U.S. http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NationalGeographicMusicTVLaunchesInTheUS.cfm Beginning this month, the National Geographic Channel has begun airing late night video blocs of modern global music, here in the States. Joe s Pub Announces Its 10th Anniversary Celebration http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JoesPubAnnouncesIts10thAnniversaryCelebration.cfm New York City nightclub Joe’s Pub will celebrate its 10 th anniversary with over 300 musical and theatrical performances, including a presentation of the rock musical, Hair, directed by Diane Paulus, as well as director Sam Shepard’s Kicking a Dead Horse. Charissa Che Juanes And Miguel Bosé To Join Ingrid Betancourt In Paris Concert http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JuanesAndMiguelBosToJoinIngridBetancourtInParisConcert.cfm On July 20, Juanes and Miguel Bosé will join Ingrid Betancourt for a concert in Paris to demand the release of all remaining hostages in Colombia and an end to guerrilla violence in the country. Cheng Yu And The Silk String Quartet To Perform At London s Royal Opera House http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ChengYuAndTheSilkStringQuartetToPerformAtLondonsRoyalOperaHouse.cfm This month, London s Royal Opera House will present a theatre production of Monkey: Journey to the West. To be featured in the orchestra are Chinese musician Cheng Yu, along with members of The Silk String Quartet. Taj Mahal s 40th Anniversary Tour To Coincide With Release of Maestro http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TajMahals40thAnniversaryTourToCoincideWithReleaseofMaestro.cfm Composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal will embark on a nationwide tour in the final months of 2008 in support of his latest effort, Maestro. Juan Luis Guerra’s La Travesia Tour Kicks Off With A Sold-Out Arena In Miami http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JuanLuisGuerrasLaTravesiaTourKicksOffWithASoldOutArenaInMiami.cfm The first major U.S. tour in over a decade from the world’s most renowned tropical music artist, Guerra’s La Travesia Tour will see the multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winning superstar perform this week. Strut Records Announces New Series http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/StrutRecordsAnnouncesNewSeries.cfm Collaborations to include Sly &amp Robbie with Amp Fiddler, Horace Andy and Ashley Beedle, and Mulatu Astatke with The Heliocentrics. Mr. Bongo To Release Long Lost Classic Of Brazilian Psychedelic Rock http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MrBongoToReleaseLongLostClassicOfBrazilianPsychedelicRock.cfm Paebiru , the collaboration album by Tropicalia artists Lula Cortes &amp Ze Ramalho will finally be released on September 30. Lincoln Center Out Of Doors 2008 - Updated Information http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LincolnCenterOutOfDoors2008UpdatedInformation.cfm The 38th season of music, dance, family events and more runs August 7 through August 24! Colombian Independance Day Concert http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ColombianIndependanceDayConcert.cfm Check out the lineup for the performances presented by Wakamba Entertainment Sauti Za Busara Music Festival- Final Call For Artists http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SautiZaBusaraMusicFestivalFinalCallForArtists.cfm The final deadline for receiving applications from artists interested in performing at the next music festival is August 31. Fiesta Argentina 08 Returns To Ford Amphiteatre http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FiestaArgentina08ReturnsToFordAmphiteatre.cfm Del Mate Productions returns to the Ford Amphitheatre for its 4th annual Tango extravaganza, “Fiesta Argentina 2008: Siempre Tango Always Tango”on August 16. UB40 Announces U.S. Tour Dates http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/UB40AnnouncesUSTourDates.cfm Grammy® Award nominated reggae legends UB40 will embark on a full-scale North American tour in August performing at some of the most distinguished venues nationwide. Tropical Music Festival Returns To Orchard Beach On Sunday, July 13 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TropicalMusicFestivalReturnsToOrchardBeachOnSundayJuly13.cfm El Dia Colombiano- celebrating Colombian music by the shore with free live musical performances, a dance contest, food, health pavilions, children s activities and more! Ford Amphitheatre Seeks Proposals For 2009 Summer Season http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FordAmphitheatreSeeksProposalsFor2009SummerSeason.cfm Music, dance, theatre and film projects from all cultural traditions are welcome. Deadline to apply is September 10. Buena Vista Social Club s New Live Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BuenaVistaSocialClubsNewLiveAlbum.cfm Documenting the group s legendary 1998 performance in New York, Buena Vista Social Club At Carnegie Hall will be released this fall. Joanna Padovano Afropop Worldwide To Be Broadcast Six Nights A Week On Radio New York 91.5 FM http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AfropopWorldwideToBeBroadcastSixNightsAWeekOnRadioNewYork915FM.cfm From Monday through Saturday at 11 p.m., Afropop Worldwide will be broadcast on Radio New York station 91.5 FM. The program will be hosted by Georges Collinet, and will celebrate the music and stories of cultures from around the globe. Charissa Che New Outdoor Series Is A Collaboration Between Lincoln Center And Center For Traditional Music And Dance http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewOutdoorSeriesIsACollaborationBetweenLincolnCenterAndCenterForTraditionalMusicAndDance.cfm The Center for Traditional Music and Dance CTMD continues its tradition of spreading awareness of diverse music and dance traditions with a program entitled Heritage Sunday. Latin American Music Conference 2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LatinAmericanMusicConference2008.cfm The ninth annual Latin American Music Conference LAMC will take over New York City from July 8-12. Be sure to check out some of the talented artists that will be performing. Joanna Padovano Saban Bajramovic Dead At 72 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SabanBajramovicDeadAt72.cfm The legendary singer passed away in his hometown of Nia in southern Serbia. Joanna Padovano Musicathlon: A Cultural Prelude To The Olympics http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MusicathlonACulturalPreludeToTheOlympics.cfm Yale School Of Music teams with Beijing’s Central Conservatory Of Music to host the two-week event beginning on July 9. New Musical To Be Released Based On The Life Of Fela Anikulapo Kuti http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewMusicalToBeReleasedBasedOnTheLifeOfFelaAnikulapoKuti.cfm Ruth and Stephen Hendel along with Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela! , a new musical about the groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist. Members of Antibalas to provide live musical accompaniment. Bebo Valdés To Release New Live Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BeboValdsToReleaseNewLiveAlbum.cfm Live At The Village Vanguard to be released on September 2 on Calle 54 Records Singer-Songwriter Ximena Sariñana To Perform On KCRW s Morning Becomes Eclectic And WNYC s Soundcheck http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SingerSongwriterXimenaSarianaToPerformOnKCRWsMorningBecomesEclecticAndWNYCsSoundcheck.cfm Sariñana s acclaimed debut album to be released in the U.S. on July 15. The album has already been a huge surprise success in Mexico. Cuban Pianist Roberto Carcasses To Make Rare U.S. Appearance On July 17 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CubanPianistRobertoCarcassesToMakeRareUSAppearanceOnJuly17.cfm Performance is part of Miami-based FUNDArte’s 2008-2009 Unplugged Series Best Of The Sugar Hill Years Compilations Set For Release July 8 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BestOfTheSugarHillYearsCompilationsSetForReleaseJuly8.cfm Sugar Hill is set to release two new titles as part of their Americana Master Series to honor music greats Doc Watson and Ricky Skaggs. Line-up For West Beach Music And Arts Festival In Santa Barbara Is Announced http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LineupForWestBeachMusicAndArtsFestivalInSantaBarbaraIsAnnounced.cfm Ziggy Marley, Jason Mraz, Natasha Bedingfield, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Jackie Greene and The Expendables are among those who will play the second annual West Beach Music &amp Arts Festival on September 12, Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. Gospel Compilation COMO NOW Due Out This Summer http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/GospelCompilationCOMONOWDueOutThisSummer.cfm This August, Daptone Records will be releasing a collection of gospel songs entitled COMO NOW — recordings from the voices of Panola County ’s own families. Tcheka Launches New CD And U.S. Summer Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TchekaLaunchesNewCDAndUSSummerTour.cfm Cape Verde ’s Tcheka is making a name for himself with a new album, which is in stores now, as well as a 12 concert U.S. tour. Eccodek Featuring Kiran Ahluwalia - On Tour This Summer http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/EccodekFeaturingKiranAhluwaliaOnTourThisSummer.cfm Look for the new album ShivaBOOM coming from Eccodek this fall. Brazilian Summer Festival 2008 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BrazilianSummerFestival2008.cfm After the successful Brazilian Summer Festival in 2007, Brazilian Nites Productions presents its fifteenth annual event at Queen Mary in Long Beach on Sunday, July 13th at 5 p.m. Novalina s New Album Coba Coba To Be Released Worldwide This Fall http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NovalinasNewAlbumCobaCobaToBeReleasedWorldwideThisFall.cfm Based in Lima, Peru, Novalima s pioneering blend of traditional Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies with the hip grooves and beats of modern club culture have made them one of the biggest selling groups in Peruvian music history and a favorite of fans of innovative music worldwide. Rupa &amp The April Fishes http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/RupaampTheAprilFishes.cfm After returning from their extensive European tour, the band hits the road in North America performing at select clubs and major festivals including Central Park Summerstage, Montreal Jazz Festival, and San Francisco s Outside Lands. JDub Records Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary At Celebrate Brooklyn- Hosted By Michael Showalter http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JDubRecordsCelebratesItsFifthAnniversaryAtCelebrateBrooklynHostedByMichaelShowalter.cfm JDub Record s five-year anniversary show will take place on July 20th at Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park. Anniversary concerts are also planned for Los Angeles, Denver and Cleveland. Crooked Still Celebrates Critically Acclaimed New Release http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CrookedStillCelebratesCriticallyAcclaimedNewRelease.cfm Signature Sounds recording artist Crooked Still releases their highly anticipated third album, today June 24th, titled Still Crooked . A world tour to support the record will follow. Lincoln Center Festival 08 Presents Damon Albarn &amp The Honest Jon’s Revue http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LincolnCenterFestival08PresentsDamonAlbarnampTheHonestJonsRevue.cfm African drummer Tony Allen and Southern singer/songwriter Victoria Williams are among those who will perform at Damn Albarn &amp The Honest Jon’s Revue on Saturday, July 12. Nation Beat Joined By Klezmatics At July 15 Record Release Show http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NationBeatJoinedByKlezmaticsAtJuly15RecordReleaseShow.cfm On July 15, Nation Beat will celebrate the release of Legends Of The Preacher Modiba at S.O.B.s, with a show featuring guests Frank London and other members of The Klezmatics, as well as a special appearance by drum troupe Maracatu NY. Fajar Di Atas Awan From Indonesia s Suarasama To Be Released On August 19 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/FajarDiAtasAwanFromIndonesiasSuarasamaToBeReleasedOnAugust19.cfm Fajar Di Atas Awan was first released by Radio France Internationale RFI in 1998. This release is the first U.S. issue of the entire album and its first-ever release on LP anywhere. Real World Records Licenses Latest Dengue Fever CD http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/RealWorldRecordsLicensesLatestDengueFeverCD.cfm Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records announced today that they have licensed Venus On Earth, the latest CD by Los Angeles-based Cambodian rock band Dengue Fever. Los Lobos Announces Summer Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LosLobosAnnouncesSummerTour.cfm Latin rock fans nationwide are in store for a special treat with this summer s The Brotherhood Tour, to be hosted by Los Lonely Boys. Nelson Mandela Turns 90 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NelsonMandelaTurns90.cfm Some of music s biggest names will join forces on June 27 to honor the great Nelson Mandela and his 90th birthday. Charissa Che Elvin Bishop s New All-Star Album Set For Release http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ElvinBishopsNewAllStarAlbumSetForRelease.cfm Elvin Bishop’s new album, The Blues Rolls On is due out September 23 and features a series of great music legends. Jazz Musician Esbjorn Svensson Passes Away At 44 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JazzMusicianEsbjornSvenssonPassesAwayAt44.cfm Known as an extemely talented jazz composer and pianist, Sweden s Esbjorn Svensson died tragically after a scuba diving accident. Joanna Padovano 21 Up South Africa And Two Cuban Titles On DVD July 22 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/21UpSouthAfricaAndTwoCubanTitlesOnDVDJuly22.cfm A new Up series directed by Angus Gibson and two classics from the Cuban Masterworks Production by Fernando Pérez will both be available on DVD July 22nd. Rounder Records To Release New Tony Rice Compilation http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/RounderRecordsToReleaseNewTonyRiceCompilation.cfm Night Flyer: The Singer-Songwriter Collection by Tony Rice is set for release this August. &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp Dobet Gnahore Launches North American Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DobetGnahoreLaunchesNorthAmericanTour.cfm The rising African star brings her riveting stage performance to summer festivals and clubs, beginning this July. Nomo Album Out June 17 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NomoAlbumOutJune17.cfm Band excited by its big step forward sonically and its upcoming tour. Charissa Che China s Li Chun Bo Charley Lee Comes To The Aid Of Earthquake Victims http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ChinasLiChunBoCharleyLeeComesToTheAidOfEarthquakeVictims.cfm The famous Chinese pop star has created a fund to help the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit China s Sichuan province in May. International Nuits D Afrique Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/InternationalNuitsDAfriqueFestival.cfm In Montréal this year from July 10-20, the International Nuits d Afrique Festival will celebrate its 22nd anniversary. Local and international artists from Africa, the Carribean and Latin America will be performing in Canada s second largest city. Special Performance By Indian Songress Falu For Discovering Ganesh/Scojo Foundation Benefit http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SpecialPerformanceByIndianSongressFaluForDiscoveringGaneshScojoFoundationBenefit.cfm The producers of Discovering Ganesh invite you to a fundraiser to benefit Scojo Foundation with a special performance by Indie-Hindi songtress Falu and a digital exhibition of photos from the Ganesh Festival in India. Concert Of Colors: July 17th-20th at Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ConcertOfColorsJuly17th20thatMaxMFisherMusicCenterDetroit.cfm Metro Detroit s beloved diversity music festival is marking it s 16th anniversary this year with a stellar lineup of today s most compelling international and world music acts along with a lively, first-of-its-kind multimedia exhibition. Plena Libre s 12th Album Hits the Street July 17th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/PlenaLibres12thAlbumHitstheStreetJuly17th.cfm This year, with debuts on the horizon that include the Playboy Jazz Festival and Morocco’s Fes Jazz in Riad s Festival, one of Latin music’s hottest live bands finally has a CD that wraps it up: Plena Libre: Plena Al Salsero - Live in Monterrey, Mexico , due out on June 17th on Ritmo Artists/GN Musica. Don t Miss Big!World!Fun! http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DontMissBigWorldFun.cfm Big!World!Fun! family series “Nature Tales” opens with a Brazilian carnival at the Ford Amphitheatre on July 5th at 10 a.m. Children get free admission to one-hour programs for families. Arrive early to create your own creature puppet. Mexican Rockers Camila Bring Their Live Show To NYC http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MexicanRockersCamilaBringTheirLiveShowToNYC.cfm Following the success of their debut album Todo Cambio , the Mexican pop/rock trio Camila is performing at the Nokia Theatre Times Square this Friday, June 13. LAMC Announces The Panelists For Its 2008 Conference http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LAMCAnnouncesThePanelistsForIts2008Conference.cfm This year s highly-relevant and timely panels include many of the music industry s most prominent decision-makers. Among the leading acts performing at this year s LAMC are Julieta Venegas, Plastilina Mosh, Brazilian Girls and Miranda. Plastilina Mosh Due To Release New Album on August 5th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/PlastilinaMoshDueToReleaseNewAlbumonAugust5th.cfm Monterrey, Mexico-based electro rockers to co-headline Central Park Summer Stage on July 12th as part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference LAMC. New Album All U Need Is Mosh Nacional Records follows 2006 Best Of Collection. Brazzaville To Tour U.S. July 8th-26th http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/BrazzavilleToTourUSJuly8th26th.cfm Barcelona-based indie pop band play first stateside concerts in over a year after the release of their latest album 21st Century Girl. New York Benefit Concert For China http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewYorkBenefitConcertForChina.cfm On June 15, an array of downtown artists will present a New York benefit concert for China ’s earthquake relief. Artists will Include Maya Beiser, Philippa Thompson and Shakey Dave Pollack of the M Shanghai String Band. UCLA Live Announces Its New 2008/09 Season http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/UCLALiveAnnouncesItsNew200809Season.cfm UCLA Live has announced its new 2008/09 season, unveiling a boundary-breaking series showcasing a diverse and dynamic global array of visionary major artists and emerging talents in an unparalleled range of original and classic work. James Galway Collaborates On New Album With Tiempo Libre http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JamesGalwayCollaboratesOnNewAlbumWithTiempoLibre.cfm “Lord of the Flute,” Sir James Galway will collaborate with Grammy nominated recording artists Tiempo Libre, putting an unusual and historical twist on his first recording for the Sony Classical label. JP Morgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JPMorganChaseLatinoCulturalFestival.cfm Latino culture old and new will bring classic and innovative performances to the Queens Theatre in the Park for the 12th JPMorgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival. New Releases From India: Niladri Kumar And U. Shrinivas http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NewReleasesFromIndiaNiladriKumarAndUShrinivas.cfm On July 22nd, Dreyfus Records focuses on new music with two releases by forward-thinking Indian musicians. Both albums juxtapose Indian music tradition and modernism with an infusion of Western music. Alejandro Escovedo Live Television Performances http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/AlejandroEscovedoLiveTelevisionPerformances.cfm With the release of his 9th solo album Real Animal , Alejandro Escovedo will be on tour this summer beginning June 7th. Look for upcoming live performances on television. Marcel Khalife Benefit Concert http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/MarcelKhalifeBenefitConcert.cfm Marcel Khalife will be in a benefit concert on June 14, 2008 in New Jersey in order to promote the constuction of a national center for diabetes in Palestine. David Byrne Turns A Building Into An Instrument http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/DavidByrneTurnsABuildingIntoAnInstrument.cfm Playing The Building: An Installation By David Byrne allows visitors to experience the unique sounds created by the structural design of the Battery Maritime Building. Joanna Padovano Latin Stars Perform In Video That Supports Obama http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LatinStarsPerformInVideoThatSupportsObama.cfm Inspired by the John Legend pro-Obama video, producer Andres Levin heads a bi-lingual video that includes appearances by will.i.am, Jessica Alba, George Lopez, and John Leguizamo. TD Canada Trust Sunfest 08 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TDCanadaTrustSunfest08.cfm From July 03-06/08, TD Canada Trust Sunfest 08 will feature more than 30 top professional headliners representing all the corners of the globe. The 41st Quebec City Summer Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/The41stQuebecCitySummerFestival.cfm From July 3 to 13, audiences will be treated to the 41st edition of the Québec City Summer Festival, which this year will showcase no fewer than 200 performers – superstars and up-and-coming talents included. Jazz Meets World Music at The 30th Annual Harmony Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JazzMeetsWorldMusicatThe30thAnnualHarmonyFestival.cfm Motema Music, Jazziz Magazine and Six Degrees Records will co-sponsor Ambiotica Lounge, an after dark venue that will feature performances by cutting edge jazz and world artists. The Wailers Back On The Road http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheWailersBackOnTheRoad.cfm The Wailers featuring new singer Elan Atias, continue to bring their summer-infused songs to audiences across America . They plan on touring the U.S. in the spirit of keeping Bob Marley’s sound and message alive. Thievery Corporation Curates Outernational Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/ThieveryCorporationCuratesOuternationalTour.cfm Thievery Corporation is set to headline and curate the Outernational Music Tour, with the likes of TV On The Radio, Gnarls Barkley, and Seu Jorge tagging along. The Center For Traditional Music And Dance Presents Gala http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheCenterForTraditionalMusicAndDancePresentsGala.cfm The Center for Traditional Music and Dance CTMD celebrates forty years of creative collaboration with New York ’s immigrant communities by honoring long-time CTMD board members as well as with several live performances. 4th Annual Afro-Punk Festival http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/4thAnnualAfroPunkFestival.cfm Afro-punk, BAMcinematek and Toyota present the 4th Annual Afro-punk Festival featuring film, music, art, skateboarding, and other artistic acts. World Music Institute Presents Brasil Fest! http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/WorldMusicInstitutePresentsBrasilFest.cfm The World Music Institute presents in partnership with Raízes da Tradição Institute Brasil &amp association with SESC SP Brasil Brasil Fest, most notably featuring Berço do Samba de São Mateus. Latin Percussionist Steve Kroon To Release Third Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/LatinPercussionistSteveKroonToReleaseThirdAlbum.cfm Kroon-A-Tune Records presents percussionist Steve Kroon s third solo album El Mas Alla Beyond Night Town By Hot Club of Detroit In Stores July 15 http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/NightTownByHotClubofDetroitInStoresJuly15.cfm Mack Avenue Records announces the July 15 sophomore release, Night Town , by Hot Club of Detroit. This effort is the follow-up to the group s widely acclaimed 2006 debut CD, Hot Club of Detroit. The Mickey Hart Band Announces Summer Tour http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/TheMickeyHartBandAnnouncesSummerTour.cfm Grateful Dead drummer and percussionist Mickey Hart will launch a 20 city tour this summer including appearances at many of the nation¹s premiere music festivals. Rosa Passos Receives Honorary Doctorate http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/RosaPassosReceivesHonoraryDoctorate.cfm Brazilian musician Rosa Passos recently received her honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. Cordero To Release First All-Spanish Album http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CorderoToReleaseFirstAllSpanishAlbum.cfm Entitled, De Donde Eres, Cordero’s first all-Spanish album will be released on August 26. Seu Jorge Returns To The Big Screen http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SeuJorgeReturnsToTheBigScreen.cfm Singer-actor Seu Jorge will return to the big screen this summer in The Escapist , alongside Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes and Liam Cunningham. Charissa Che Japan Society On Future Building http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/JapanSocietyOnFutureBuilding.cfm In U.S.-Japan Innovators Network Community Dialogue: Innovation &amp the Art of Future Building, the Japan Society plans on exploring ways to establish a better future for devastated communities in need of rebuilding. Songs From ARC Music Label To Be Featured In Indiana Jones http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/SongsFromARCMusicLabelToBeFeaturedInIndianaJones.cfm Two tracks from the ARC Music label will be featured in the upcoming film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull . City That Care Forgot Features Eric Clapton and Willie Nelson http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CityThatCareForgotFeaturesEricClaptonandWillieNelson.cfm Music legend Dr. John is set to release his crucial new album, City That Care Forgot , on June 3. The effort will feature appearances by many well-known hitmakers. &nbsp Capercaillie s Roses and Tears http://www.globalrhythm.net/WorldNews/CapercailliesRosesandTears.cfm Capercaillie, Scotland’s finest celtic act, return with their new studio album Roses and Tears , available now.