Juju’s Bar & Stage in East London has teamed up with Sambroso Sambroso to launch the Cuban Sundays Live Music Series, a seven-month celebration of…
Cuban Sundays: A New Era of Live Cuban Music in London
Author: World Music Central News Room
World music news from the editors at World Music Central
Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Festival Adds Star-Studded Lineup, Sells Out Inaugural Event
Rhiannon Giddens, the GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, has unveiled additional performers for her inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival, celebrating Black music, art, and culture.…
Carmen Doorá Returns with “Animal,” a Fresh Take on Flamenco Fusion
Murcian flamenco cantaora Carmen Doorá, now based in Utrera, has released her latest single, “Animal,” a preview of her upcoming album created in collaboration with…
Tabla Maestro and Highly Influential Musician Zakir Hussain Dies at 73
(headline image: Zakir Hussain – Photo by Jim McGuire) Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated tabla maestros and a transformative figure in world music,…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2024 Artist Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 Artist inductees. This year’s inductees are: The Artists category honors solo and ensemble living artists…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Unveils 2024 In Memoriam Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 In Memoriam inductees. This year’s inductees are: In Memoriam includes posthumous inductions that honor historically…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Professional Excellence Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 Professional Excellence Inductees. This year’s inductees are: Professional Excellence celebrates influential music industry, cultural management…
Rhythms Across Oceans: Sauljaljui’s “Dipin Kari Tang” Bridges Taiwan, Mauritius, and Colombia
Paiwan indigenous artist Sauljaljui has unveiled the remix of her single “Dipin Kari Tang” (Wind Music), offering a vibrant preview of her upcoming album, Vaivaik,…
Scotland’s Finest Shine at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024
(headline image: Skipinnish perform at Trad Awards 2024, Inverness) The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, Scotland’s premier celebration of traditional music, honored outstanding…
Mateus Aleluia Filho Revives Bahian Reggae with “Papel Machê”
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Mateus Aleluia Filho has released a fresh interpretation of the classic Papel Machê. This rendition is deeply rooted in the…