Lettuce, a six-piece psychedelic funk outfit, and Steel Pulse, an acclaimed roots reggae band, are teaming up for a three-week-long co-headlining summer tour, set to…
Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour
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Irish Band Pontún Rolls Out ’Sea Jigs’
Pontún, a new Irish-based project embracing folk traditions from Ireland and Africa, has released a new single ’Sea Jigs.’ Led by percussionist Robbie Harris, the…
Indian Fusion Legend Shakti to return to the UK for a commemorative 50th anniversary show
The groundbreaking world music collective known as Shakti, which emerged from the innovative fusion of jazz guitar pioneer John McLaughlin and illustrious classical tabla master…
RiverRun Reveals 2023 Festival
From World Water Day to Earth Day, RiverRun Festival will gather a diverse array of exceptional artists from across the globe, including musicians, actors, dancers,…
Portuguese Fado Star Carminho Announces New Studio Album And London Concert
Carminho, the renowned Fado songstress from Portugal, is set to unveil her much-awaited studio album “Portuguesa” on the 3rd of March, 2023. Adding to the…
Cherish the Ladies to Perform February 27 at The Glucksman Ireland House at NYU Dinner Gala
For almost four decades, Cherish the Ladies has enthralled audiences across the globe with their rousing fusion of traditional music, stirring vocals, and dynamic step…
Jake Blount to Perform Solo Concert February 23, 2023 at American Folklife Center
On February 23 at 6:00 pm, the 2023 Homegrown concert series hosted by the American Folklife Center will commence with a solo show from the…
Middle Eastern Band Danûk Unveil Lead Single, “Axir Zemana”
Danûk, a collective of Middle Eastern musicians who were forced into exile, have announced their debut album, Morîk, set to release on May 19, 2023,…
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2023 to Celebrate its 21st anniversary
The Chicago Flamenco Festival will return to the Instituto Cervantes Chicago in February 2023. The festival remains dedicated to preserving and showcasing the multicultural art…
Don’t Miss Your Chance! Visa for Music 2023 Submissions Now Open!
Applications for Visa for Music 2023 are open now, April 1 deadline. From November 22-25, 2023, join in Rabat for the 10th edition of the…