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Cover of Casey Penn's debut album One Step Away
New CDs

Mountain Fever Records Announces the arrival of Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away”

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCasey Pennworld music

Casey Penn’s debut album, “One Step Away” is a deeply personal album, dedicated to the memory of Casey’s father, Chuck Hanes, who was her biggest…

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Tarran
Artist Profiles Awards

Tarran Crowned Champions at Celtic Connections Battle of the Folk Bands, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Battle of The Folk BandsCeltic ConnectionsCeltic musicScottish musicTarranworld music

The Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow saw Tarran come out on top as the winners of the Battle of The Folk Bands competition held on…

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Awards

Amy Laurenson Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2023 No Comments Amy LaurensonCeltic musicpianoScottish musicworld music

Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2023.  City Halls, the stunning venue at the Celtic Connections festival, played…

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Cover of "Praise Him" by Paketo
New Releases

Reissue of Reggae Album “Praise Him” by Paketo

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments PaketoReggaeworld music

In 1982, Paketo joined forces with Trevor Davis to record and produce the album “Praise Him” under the Child of God label. The album was…

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Events

New Concert Series: Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilkroadworld music

Silkroad unveiled a new concert series, “Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad,” as part of its ongoing initiative led by Artistic…

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The Reeling 2023 poster
Events

The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Blazin' FiddlesBreabachCeltic musicPeatbog FaeriesScottish musicSkerryvoreThe Reelingworld music

Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…

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Frigg live in Norway in 2010 - Photo by Angel Romero
Events

The First European Folk Day, Confirmed for September 23, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced that September 23, 2023, will mark the debut of the first European Folk Day. This celebration will highlight…

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Acid Arab- ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)
New Releases

Acid Arab Releases Third Album ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Acid Arabfolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Acid Arab, the Franco-Algerian collective, has released their third album, ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨), featuring ten dancefloor-ready tracks and intimate listening experiences. The album features sophisticated production…

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Son Rompe Pera - Chucha
New Releases

Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…

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Cover of the book Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond
New Books

First Book on Women in Ska Released to Be Released on International Women’s Day

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2023 No Comments ska

The book “Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond” written by ska music historian Heather Augustyn, will be released on March 8,…

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