Putumayo World Music Celebrates 15 Years
Putumayo World Music is pleased to announce the celebration of its 15th anniversary, and in conjunction, will release African Party on April 29th.

Living In The Guitar Age
The concept of modernization has conquered even the entire music industry throughout the world. Various technological advancements have been taken on to create better sound quality, better vocals, and better music in general. Even so, the world's music industry has dubbed the present era as "the guitar age." As frequently observed worldwide, the guitar is one common musical instrument. From the plainest homes to the biggest concerts, the presence of guitars cannot be ignored. It may be safe to say that the guitar is perhaps among the most important instruments to create and express music.

Legendary Session Players Join The Friend of Africa Song Project
The Friend of Africa, a World Music influenced Pop-Rock song co-written by award winning Biographer, Kevin Belmonte and Boston-based performing Songwriter Steve Kercher, will feature the participation of legendary bassist Abe Laboriel and popular session drummer John Robinson. The recording session is set for July 30 in Los Angeles. The song is scheduled for a September 2007 release through Kercher's Cartwheel Galaxy label. Song will benefit Africa aid organizations.

The Sweet Sounds Of The New Year
Hot New Singer/songwriter Brings Sweetness To Music On Itunes World-wide, Talent Winifred Adams

Internet Radio Station Spreads Disney Magic Throughout World
“It’s about time.” This has been the reaction among Disney music fans upon hearing news of the creation and success of a round-the-clock internet radio station featuring all the best music from the Disney World Theme Parks. The station’s music library has emerged as one of the largest collection of Disney World Park music in the world.

Full Sail University's Music Business Bachelor of Science Degree Program Hosts Industry Speaker Series on Campus
On Thursday, February 12, 2009, Full Sail University welcomed industry professionals: Michael Krause, Co-founder of Putumayo World Music; Kevin Breuner, Director of Sync Licensing for CD Baby; and Tim Westergren, Founder of Pandora Internet Radio, to its campus as part of the Music Business Bachelor of Science Degree Speaker Series attended by 200 students and staff in the Full Sail Live facility.

World-Renowned Sacred World Music Composer-Singer to Perform and Teach in Cold Spring Harbor, New York
The award-winning American sacred music composer and singer David Hykes, visiting from France, will present a concert of Harmonic Chant on Friday, February 15th at 8 p.m. in St. John's Church, 1670 Route 25A, in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, 11724. Harmonic Chant is a universal sacred music combining western sacred chant and transporting throat-singing techniques as found in Tuvan and Tibetan chant. Renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin said, "David Hykes has opened a new dimension in music; he has in fact brought us the music of the spheres." Hykes's program will highlight Harmonic Chant in both a cappella and world music ensemble arrangements.

Sony Ericsson W810i: Power lies within
Feel the musical beats with the Sony Ericsson W810i ? a superb Walkman phone for all. The device with its multitude of music and phone features lets you feel like a hero. This powerful music phone has been designed to offer the best music quality that you always craved for. Simply press the music button and enjoy listening to your preferred music tracks. Feel the power and the world music on the go.

Five Young Pianists Advance to Finals of the First-Ever e-Piano Junior Competition
World's Most Advanced Music Technology Fuels Exciting Competition Among Talented Young Pianists from Around the World

Oleg Kireyev and the Feng Shui Jazz Theater in East Coast Premier April 26 at New York's Symphony Space
Russian saxophonist, Oleg Kireyev, brings his diverse jazz/world music quartet to New York.