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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers - Photo by Sandlin Gaither
Music videos

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Unveil Music video for “The Price Of Falling”

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris Jones and the Night Driversworld music

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have launched their latest music video for “The Price Of Falling,” a bluegrass number that’s quickly ascended to the…

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Tamikrest - Photo by Ishida Masataka
Events

Turaeg Band Tamikrest to perform May 26 in British Columbia, Canada

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2023 No Comments desert bluesMalian musicTamikrestworld music

Tamikrest, the globally renowned rock collective hailing from the Sahara Desert in Mali, will be performing at Massey Theatre in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada…

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Jackson Hollow - Roses
New Releases

Jackson Hollow Unveils New Album Roses

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJackson Hollowworld music

Jackson Hollow, a multi-award-winning band, showcases their exceptional vocals and instrumental skills in their exciting debut album, “Roses,” presented by Mountain Fever Records. The album…

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Simon Emmerson
Obituaries

Afro Celt Sound System Founder Simon Emmerson Dies at 67

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2023 No Comments Afro Celt Sound SystemCeltic musicSimon Emmersonworld fusionworld music

On March 13, 2023, Simon Emmerson, a renowned English record producer, composer, and guitarist, passed away. Emmerson was born on March 12, 1956, and had…

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival to Return in 2023

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2023 1 Comment Bassekou KouyateLucianoReggaeSierra Nevada World Music FestivalTarrus RileyWesliworld fusionworld music

The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is set to make a comeback in 2023. The event is scheduled for June 16-18, 2023, and will be…

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La Santa Cecilia - La Carretera
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La Santa Cecilia Rejuvenates The Classic “La Carretera” With Chuchumbé’s Patricio Hidalgo

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2023 No Comments Mexican musicson jarochoworld music

In 2023, La Santa Cecilia, the Latin GRAMMY-winning band, continues to impress with their captivating and introspective music that captures the complexities of the human…

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Celina da Piedade receiving the 2023 Iberian Award
Awards

Celina da Piedade Wins Best Live Performance Category at Iberian Festival Awards

World Music Central News Room March 14, 2023 No Comments Celina Da PiedadePortuguese musicworld music

Portuguese folk music artist Celina da Piedade emerged victorious in the coveted category of “Best Live Performance” at the Iberian Festival Awards Gala, held at…

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New Releases

Captain Planet x Jimena Angel Release New Single “Pambelé”

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2023 No Comments Captain PlanetColombian musicJimena Angelworld fusionworld music

Captain Planet has teamed up with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to produce a classic Afro-Latin funk sound in his latest musical release. The song “Pambelé”…

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Joe Maphis' Flat-Picking Spectacular album cover
New Releases

Remastered Edition of Joe Maphis’ Flat-Picking Spectacular

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2023 No Comments American folk musicBluegrasscountry musicJoe Maphisworld music

County Music Heritage Records, or CMH Records for short, has recently released the remastered version of Joe Maphis’ Flat-Picking Spectacular, a classic 26-track collection. Known…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Reveals 2023 Schedule

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2023 No Comments American folk musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld fusionworld musicZydeco

The 2023 schedule for the Festival International de Louisiane has been officially released, featuring an array of exciting acts from various countries and regions around…

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