WORLD MUSIC STAR DEAD
Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song "Pata Pata," died of a heart attack after a concert in southern Italy. She was 76.

UB40 ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR
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.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
New live album ocumenting the group's legendary 1998 performance in New York, Buena Vista Social Club At Carnegie Hall will be released this fall.

SABAN BAJRAMOVIC DEAD
The legendary Gypsy singer-songwriter passed away in his hometown of Niš in southern Serbia. He was 72.

SHAKE AWAY BY LILA DOWNS
Exploring and expressing Mexico's rich culture has been a lifelong passion for vocalist Lila Downs. With a voice that is varied in color and range, Lila cuts a striking figure live as well - she embodies the spirit of her music with an emotion-drenched physicality. Lila's profile was raised significantly with her stunning performance in the hit film Frida, starring Salma Hayek in the title role. Lila also performed the Oscar-nominated song from the film at the Academy Awards ceremony, becoming the first Latina to perform at the telecast. Her new album Shake Away evokes her home country's rich folk-music legacy while pulsing with modern arrangements.

On Shake Away, Downs takes listeners on a journey that's both intensely personal and vividly universal. Recorded in New York and Mexico City, the songs range from the pointed "Minimum Wage" to the mystical "Silent Thunder" to a cover of Lucinda Williams' "I Envy the Wind" in English and Spanish ("Yo Envidio El Viento") versions. Indeed, it's a rare gift that she gives freely and beautifully on Shake Away.

DISCOGRAPHY
La Cantina (2006) 
Una Sangre (One Blood) (2004) 
Border (La Linea) (2001) 
Tree of Life (Yutu tata) (2000) 
La Sandunga (1999) 
Azuláo: En Vivo con Lida Downs (1996) 
Ofrenda (1994)

2008 Manhattan Records