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Upcoming Denton concerts - November 4-7

Sugar and Gold, Atlas Sound, and Spoonfed Tribe are on tap in Denton this week.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 22-28

Only a little over a week to go until Halloween, so there are plenty of spooky events going on.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Take a trip around the world, sans passport, at Addison’s Worldfest 2009

Guests will be immersed in the cultures of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 1-4

This weekend is going to be nuts! We'll be in Austin with the many North Texas artists representing our scene, so we need you to hold down the fort and check out these killer shows that we have to miss.

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009

Live music events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 24 - 27

Take a jaunt around the world this weekend. Or, let the world take a jaunt around your ears as North Texas plays host to the international underground scene. We've got you covered from Fort Worth to Brooklyn, Norway, and Tel Aviv.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

When local goes global: Denton’s Li Xiaochuan Quartet tours China

The quartet's tour was purely of their own initiative without corporate sponsors or booking agents, no fancy hotel or even a modified school bus.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

Movie review and filmmaker interview: Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

A Senegalese musical superstar sings in praise of religious tolerance, and finds himself in danger of being alienated from his own community.

Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009

International recording artist Herb Ohta Jr. brings Hawaiian ukelele talent to Dallas

He'll be teaching a workshop Sept. 16 and 17, 2009.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009

New Dallas band The Mambos are African cultural ambassadors

The group’s band members have vast experiences in Ghananian and Zimbabwean music genres such as museve, rhumba, chimurenga and Tuku.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009

Texas Performing Chinese Arts Association to present 2009 Elite Astonishing Traditional Chinese instruments concert

There will be four concerts, one each in Dallas, Plano, McKinney, and Richardson.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Upcoming Denton concerts — June 18-20, 2009

On tap this week are The Barbacks, Telepathe, and Consider the Source.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Concert preview: Spoonfed Tribe at the Boiler Room in Denton (June 20)

A Spoonfed Tribe show is one that captures all senses, presents all musical styles and glows with a fluorescent fury.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, March 25-31

This week's events feature plenty to do across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including events in Dallas, Grapevine, McKinney, Irving, and Richardson.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

UPDATED with video: Review: Stevie Wonder’s Live at Last, Steel Pulse, and Stokely of Mint Condition

Don't sleep on Wednesday nights in Dallas, if you come out you might just reconnect to your love of live music.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

DFW International Community Alliance to hold second annual African Unity Festival

The African Unity Festival will be a five weekend series of events that takes place in various venues between April 18 and May 17.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

Interview: David Gallegos releases Mi Rosa Blanca this weekend

Gallegos talks about his inspiration for the new album, songwriting, and what sets it apart from his previous release, Mis Recuerdos.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009

DFW International Community Alliance to present Global Sacred Music Celebration

Sacred music is the vehicle for spiritual awakening in many world cultures, touching us all with a sense of peace, hope and connection with the Divine.

Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

Dallas-area world flutist up for top Texas Music Award

Kinderknecht is one of five artists nominated for Musician of the Year by the Academy of Texas Music for his 2008 release of the album "Nightfall."

Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

Doc Severinsen brings El Ritmo de la Vida to Bass Hall January 16-18

Severinsen’s big band trumpet blast following the lead-in “Heeeeere’s Johnny” was the landmark of late night television for three decades.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

FW Symphony Orchestra brings Brazilian “Carnival” to DFW for NYE

The concert includes popular works by several beloved Latin American composers.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008

Fort Worth library to present free program of international music and poetry

Local poets participating include Tammy Gomez, Lucia Gonzalez, Efrain Gonzalez and Josue Gabriel De Montemayor.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings Caminos del Inka back to Bass Hall

Featured in the program is cellist Dr. Jesus Castro-Balbi, who leads the TCU cello ensemble.

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008

UPDATED: Dallas drummer Eric Stuer dies in car crash

Stuer, who performed with many local and national artists, created Rhythmweb.com in an attempt to expose fellow music lovers and learners to world percussion.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Concert Review: Holy F*ck / M.I.A. at Palladium Ballroom (May 2)

(asterisk used for your safety)

Canadian instrumental meets sequin-studded Sri Lankan hip hop.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

St. Luke’s UMC hosts Africa University Choir on May 4

Some students have been displaced from their countries, spent time in refugee camps, or fled their homes for political reasons.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Videos: Fatty Lumpkin and oso closo at Granada

Find performance videos from the bands' show at the Granada Theater.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

3rd Annual Global Sacred Music Celebration set for Sunday

The DFW International Community Alliance will host the event at the Unity Church of Dallas in North Dallas at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Global Sacred Music Celebration coming to Unity Church of Dallas

A dozen faiths and traditions will be represented in the Global Sacred Music Celebration.

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008

Dallas Children’s Theater set to open Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

Don't miss out on this Cinderella tale set in Zimbabwe filled with traditional chanting and African song.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Will Perform at Granada Theater Feb. 2

A portion of the evening’s proceeds from "conflict-free" diamond raffle and silent auction will help to bring books and educational aid to Schools for Salone in war-torn Western Africa.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008

Dead Sea Souls break up

"They say that being in a band is like being in a marriage, and there's a lot of truth to that."

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007

Concert Review: Los Amigos Invisibles

Los Amigos Invisibles son muy bueno, according to local gringo.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007

Produce whiz Tom Spicer to perform Saturday at Urbano Paninoteca in Dallas

Man known for amazing tomatoes also plays a mean acoustic bass guitar.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Concert Review: Yamato Drummers of Japan at Bass Hall

From Hello Kitty to odaiko, Japanese culture continues to impress.

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007

UNT endowment brings Czech orchestra and film crew to Texas

Wild and crazy? Attend one of their performances and find out.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

UTA students return from experiencing culture and music of Ghana

While in Ghana the students met and studied with master musicians and cultural leaders from various ethnic music backgrounds.

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007

Whale Voice Entertainment launches new Lazer contest

Been craving a Lazer fix? Well the new album isn't quite ready, but enjoy their new contest in the meantime.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

LAZER releases new track

Our friends from The Rhineland have released a new mp3 for their fans' enjoyment.

Friday, April 27, 2007

The Kimbell caters to a younger crowd with Spanish-themed party

What better way to attract young adults than with a good party.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Concert Review: Alash Ensemble

How many different notes can you sing at once?

Friday, April 13, 2007


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