Dom Flemons, the GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar also known as “The American Songster,” has released a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing…
Dom Flemons Debuts Unveils New Version of Bob Dylan’s “Guess I’m Doing Fine”
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Wu Man Named 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellow, the USA’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts
Wu Man, the skilled Chinese pipa master who migrated to the United States over three decades ago, aimed to revolutionize the role of her lute-like…
World Music Festival Suds à Arles Reveals First Names of the 2023 lineup
French world music festival Suds à Arles has announced the first names of the lineup for the 28th edition of the annual event. Suds à…
‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues’ #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023
‘Lady Sings the Balkan Blues‘ by Bosnian act Mostar Sevdah Reunion is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in March 2023.…
Payadora Tango Ensemble Tops the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023
“Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango” by Payadora Tango Ensemble is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in March 2023. “Silent Tears:…
Jonah Parzen-Johnson & Berke Can Özcan Announce “Friendship Music for Turkey” Benefit EP
Saxophonist Jonah Parzen-Johnson and percussionist Berke Can Özcan have joined forces for a charitable cause. They are releasing “Friendship Music for Turkey,” an EP that…
Speyfest Unveils Complete 2023 Program
Speyfest, the much-loved folk and Celtic music festival in Moray, northeastern Scotland, has unveiled its complete lineup for its 26th edition. The family friendly event…
Lettuce and Steel Pulse Announce Joint Tour
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…
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…