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Month: October 2024

flamenco singer Antonio “El Turry” - photo by Antonio Alay
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Antonio “El Turry” to Perform at Roulette, New York on March 7, 2025

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2024 No Comments Antonio “El Turry”Flamencoworld music

(headline image: Antonio “El Turry” – photo by Antonio Alay) Antonio “El Turry,” a prominent flamenco vocalist from Granada, is set to perform at Roulette…

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Las Migas performing outdoors
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Award-Winning Act Las Migas Announce North American Tour

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2024 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasrumba flamencaworld music

Las Migas, the renowned all-female flamenco quartet from Spain, will embark on a 12-city North American tour next month to promote their latest album, Rumberas.…

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Clive Carroll - The Abbot - Clive Carroll Plays the music of John Renbourn ( cover artwork. An illustration of a lady an a unicorn under an apple tree.
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Clive Carroll Plays the music of John Renbourn

Angel Romero October 24, 2024 No Comments Clive CarrollEnglish Folk musicJohn Renbournworld music

Clive Carroll – The Abbot – Clive Carroll Plays the music of John Renbourn (self-released, 2023) Clive Carroll’s The Abbot – Clive Carroll Plays the…

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Zaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati Om Shanti Om Paix cover artwork. A lusg tropical design with greens and yellows and a Buddhist element in the middle.
Music videos Single reviews

Zaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati’s Vigorous Mix of Kirtan Music with Reggae

Tom Orr October 24, 2024 No Comments kirtanReggaeworld fusionworld musicZaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati

Combining Sanskrit-rooted kirtan music with Jamaican reggae and making you wonder why nobody thought of doing so before, French duo Zaÿ Sivadas & Saraswati create…

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Ronnie Baker Brooks playing electric guitar - photo by Jim Summaria
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Launches “Blues In My DNA” Tour and Releases New Live Video

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2024 No Comments bluesRonnie Baker Brooksworld music

Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Chicago-based blues guitarist, has announced the launch of his “Blues In My DNA” tour to support his debut album with Alligator…

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Mauro Durante - Photo by York Tillyer. Mauro playing frame drum.
Artist Profiles

Italian Roots Master and Taranta Innovator Mauro Durante

Angel Romero October 23, 2024 No Comments Mauro Duranteworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Mauro Durante- photo by York Tillyer) Mauro Durante, a violinist, percussionist, and composer from Salento, Italy, is a prominent figure in modernizing and…

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Lusitanian Ghosts band photo. Six members dressed in black.
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Lusitanian Ghosts Revives Portugal’s Traditional Guitars

Angel Romero October 23, 2024 No Comments Lusitanian GhostspopPortuguese musicrockworld music

The Lusitanian Ghosts collective brings ancient Portuguese chordophones into modern music, brewing traditional sounds with contemporary pop-rock influences. Founded by Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Leyton and…

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Duo Peylet-Cuniot - Klezmer, niguns & co cover artwork. a nlack and white photo of the two artists sitting around a table smiling.
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Duo Peylet-Cuniot: A Retrospective of Klezmer and Hasidic Music

JGurski October 23, 2024 No Comments Duo Peylet-CuniotHasidicKlezmerworld music

Duo Peylet-Cuniot – Klezmer, niguns & co (Buda Musique, 2024) Duo Peylet-Cuniot, formed in 1980 by clarinetist Nano Peylet and pianist Denis Cuniot, is known…

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VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival poster. A black and white photo of a female dancer highlighting her hands.
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Top Flamenco Talent to Perform at VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival in Alicante

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2024 No Comments

The VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival will showcase the winners of the 2024 Cante de las Minas competition in Alicante on November 23. The event, organized…

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Accra quartet - gbefalsi cover artwork. an illustration of a man dancing or running in various posiitons.
Music videos Single reviews

Accra Quartet Delivers Spectacular Mix of Afro-Rooted Jazz and Rock

Tom Orr October 22, 2024 No Comments Accra QuartetGhanaian musicworld fusionworld music

A guitarist, a trombonist and two percussionists comprise Ghana’s Accra Quartet. Their track entitled “Batobe (They are right)” is a breakneck-paced jam that combines jazz,…

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