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RiverRun 2023 poster
Events

RiverRun Reveals 2023 Festival

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2023 No Comments RiverRunworld fusionworld music

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,…

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Carminho - Photo by Fernando Tomaz
Events New Releases

Portuguese Fado Star Carminho Announces New Studio Album And London Concert

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2023 No Comments Carminhofadoworld music

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…

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Cherish the Ladies
Events

Cherish the Ladies to Perform February 27 at The Glucksman Ireland House at NYU Dinner Gala

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicCherish the Ladiesworld music

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…

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Jake Blount
Events

Jake Blount to Perform Solo Concert February 23, 2023 at American Folklife Center

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2023 No Comments African American musicAmerican folk musicbanjoJake Blountworld music

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…

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Danûk - Morîk
New Releases

Middle Eastern Band Danûk Unveil Lead Single, “Axir Zemana”

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2023 No Comments DanûkKurdish musicSyrian musicworld fusionworld music

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,…

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Chicago Flamenco Festival 2023 poster
Events Flamenco

Chicago Flamenco Festival 2023 to Celebrate its 21st anniversary

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2023 No Comments Antonio ReyChicago Flamenco FestivalFlamencoRafael Riqueniworld music

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…

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Visa for Music 2023 poster
Showcases

Don’t Miss Your Chance! Visa for Music 2023 Submissions Now Open!

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 1 Comment Visa for Musicworld fusionworld music

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…

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Brighde Chaimbeul
New Releases

Innovative Piper Brìghde Chaimbeul to Release ‘Carry Them With Us’ in April 2023

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments Brighde ChaimbeulCeltic musicScottish musicsmallpipesworld music

In the world of experimental Celtic music, Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading figure, earning a BBC Young Folk Award and a Horizon Award for her…

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Kamal Sabri
Events

World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens Unveils 2023 Concerts

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments global musicworld fusionWorld Heart Beat Embassy Gardensworld music

The World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens has just unveiled its shiny new concert hall, and a diverse mix of jazz, classical, and world music is…

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Luar Na Lubre
Tour Announcements

Luar Na Lubre Announce International Tour

World Music Central News Room February 21, 2023 No Comments Galician musicLuar Na LubreSpanish musicworld music

Luar Na Lubre, the iconic folk band from Galicia, Spain, is gearing up for an international tour that will take them through Uruguay, Argentina, and…

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