South Korean ensemble Insun Park & Generals will embark on a Summer/Fall 2026 North American tour, with performances scheduled in nearly 20 cities in the…
Insun Park & Generals Set Extensive North American Tour for Summer and Fall 2026
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Orquesta Akokán Returns with New Single “No Me Voy” Featuring Carolina Oliveros
Orquesta Akokán has released “No Me Voy” (I’m not leaving), its first new single ahead of the band’s upcoming album América!. The track features Carolina…
The Tung Auditorium Unveils Diverse Autumn-Winter 2026 Program
(headline image: Habib Koité & Sura Susso) The Tung Auditorium in Liverpool (England) has announced its Autumn-Winter 2026 season. It is the University of Liverpool…
Kenny and Amanda Smith Roll Out “Tears of the Cherokee”
Award-winning bluegrass duo Kenny and Amanda Smith have released “Tears of the Cherokee,” the latest single from their forthcoming album, Whole World Round, which is…
Notations 2026 to Bring 65 Artists to Yerevan for Interdisciplinary Lab and Festival
Armenian creative hub hosq will host the second edition of Notations this summer, bringing together 65 artists, musicians, performers, media makers, and researchers for a…
Aidan Muse Addresses Environmental Change on New Song “Progress”
Bluegrass singer-songwriter Aidan Muse has released “Progress,” a new original song inspired by concerns over deforestation and the loss of farmland in his home state…
Alma y Jaleo Festival Brings Javi Cantero, Nolasco and Fraderita to San Agustín de Guadalix
The Alma y Jaleo Festival will take place on June 13, 2026, in San Agustín de Guadalix, Madrid, with a lineup that combines established flamenco…
Seu Jorge’s The Other Side Reaches No. 1 on June 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart
Brazilian artist Seu Jorge has claimed the top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2026 with The Other Side, an orchestral album…
Tamikrest Claims Top Spot on June 2026 World Music Charts Europe with Assikel
Tuareg band Tamikrest has reached No. 1 on the June World Music Charts Europe with its sixth studio album, Assikel, released by Glitterbeat Records. The…
Geary & John Introduce Countrified Steak With “I’m Just Too Lazy”
Geary Allen and John Gooding, the duo performing as Geary & John, have released their debut single, “I’m Just Too Lazy.” The track previews their…