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Scotland’s Skerryvore to Perform Free concert in Madison, Wisconsin

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicSkerryvore

Acclaimed Scottish Celtic Rock band Skerryvore is set to perform a free concert on the Memorial Union Terrace July 30, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in…

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Musical Explorers: Krishna in Spring
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Musical Explorers: Krishna in Spring Film

World Music Central News Room July 24, 2022 No Comments Deben BhattacharyaIndian music

Renowned Indian ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya filmed the fascinating material on the Krishna in Spring DVD in 1969 in Mathura and Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, India. The…

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Tour Announcements

Adriana Calcanhotto Announces September 2022 US Tour

World Music Central News Room July 23, 2022 No Comments Adriana CalcanhottoBrazilian musicMPBsamba

Adriana Calcanhotto, one of the biggest stars of Brazilian music, will be touring the United States in September 2022. Acclaimed by fans and critics alike,…

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Tour Announcements

Milton Nascimento Farewell Tour 2022, One Final Music Session

World Music Central News Room July 22, 2022 No Comments Brazilian musicMilton NascimentoMPB

Brazilian music luminary Milton Nascimento has announced farewell to the stage and promises an epic tour to honor the fans. With a trajectory that includes…

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Ghetto Kumbé Presents Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Afro-ColombianColombian musicGhetto Kumbéglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Colombian band Ghetto Kumbé has released a new version of “Sola (Les Enfants Sauvages Remix)”. This is the fifth single from the upcoming remix album…

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Estonia’s Puuluup to Perform at Joe’s Pub in New York City

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Estonian musicPuuluuptalharpaworld fusionworld music

The Estonian nu-folk duo Puuluup, made up of Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson is set to perform on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Joe’s Pub…

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Clockwise from right: Oumou Sangaré, Samir LanGus, Kardemimmit, Adam Rudolph, Habib Koité, Zakir Hussain and Niladri Kumar
Events

World Music Institute Reveals Fall/Winter 2022-2023 Season

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2022 No Comments Adam RudolphHabib KoitéOumou Sangaréworld fusionworld musicWorld Music InstituteZakir Hussain

The World Music Institute (WMI) will celebrate its 37th year in New York City with 18 concerts featuring artists from over 20 countries. WMI Executive…

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Awards

Trikitrí, JDC and Holiday Club Winners of Runas 2022 Trad Music Contest

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicHoliday ClubJDCOrtigueira FestivalRunas contestTrikiTríworld fusionworld music

Three artists, Trikitrí (Spain), JDC (Spain) and Holiday Club (Scotland, Ireland, Spain) are the winners of the Runas 2022 folk music contest. The competition is…

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Club Makumba - Photo by Vitorino Coragem
Events Showcases

WOMEX 2022 Reveals Opening Show: Lisbon Sounds

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2022 No Comments Beatriz FelicioClub MakumbaExpresso TransatlânticofadoJúlio ResendePortuguese musicwomexWOMEX 2022world fusionworld music

The WOMEX 2022 inaugural concert is called Lisbon Sounds – The New Traditional Lisbon. The predominant world music showcase event will present four music projects…

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Cover of the album Nostalgique Bollywood: Chansons Memorables, de Films, D'amour et de Devotion 1939-1959
New CDs

Nostalgic Bollywood: Memorable Songs from Classic Films of Love and Devotion

World Music Central News Room July 14, 2022 No Comments BollywoodIndian musicworld music

Buda Musique has announced the upcoming release of Nostalgique Bollywood: Chansons Memorables, de Films, D’amour et de Devotion 1939-1959 [Nostalgic Bollywood: Memorable songs from films…

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