The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…
The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners
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Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81
Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…
Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”
Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Reveal 2023 Lineup
New York-based music festival and organization globalFEST and NPR Music have announced the lineup for the third annual Tiny Desk meets globalFEST, a three night online series that features world…
New Caledonia Act Marcus Gad & Tribe Launches ‘Long Way Home’
Marcus Gad has released a new single from his forthcoming album. The rising reggae artist from the French-controlled territory of New Caledonia, returns with his usual…
World Music Showcase Babel Music XP Announces 2023 Lineup
World music expo Babel Music XP has revealed the lineup set to perform offers in Marseilles, March 23 – 25, 2023. The showcase and conference…
Noche de Flamenco 2023 Series to present Tirsa Guillén, Josué Barrés and Nacho Estévez “El Niño”
The Rock and Blues Café venue in Zaragoza (Spain) will begin its Noche de Flamenco 2023 Seriesnext Wednesday, January 18, with two of the most…
World Circuit Announces Voyageur, New Album by Ali Farka Touré
Voyageur (World Circuit Records) is the title of the new album by the great African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré. Release date is March…
Brazilian Icon Gilberto Gil To Perform His Last London Show At The Royal Albert Hall In October 2023
Nine-time Grammy-winning Brazilian star Gilberto Gil has announced that he will perform his last ever concert in London at the Royal Albert Hall on October 11th, 2023. The…
‘Kawmélito,’ the First Song by Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
‘Kawmélito‘ is the first single by the Caribbean act Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters, extracted from the upcoming album “Abri Cyclonique” (Real World Records). …