The 18th edition of Festival MED will take place from June 30 to July 3rd, 2022, in the historical medieval downtown of Loulé in southern…
Portugal’s Iconic World Music Event, Festival MED, Announces Impressive 2022 Lineup
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Italy’s Wow Folk Festival in Castelfidardo, the Cradle of Italian Accordion
The Wow folk Festival will take place in the scenic central-eastern Italian city of Castelfidardo, known as the cradle of Italian accordion, from Friday, May…
Lucibela Unveils ‘Txe Txu Fla’
“Txe Txu Fla” is the title of the new single from Cape Verdean artist Lucibela. The song will appear on her upcoming album “Amdjer” (release…
New York World Music Venue Drom Announces New Set of Anniversary Concerts
Drom, New York City’s popular venue for world music has confirmed a second round of 15th Anniversary shows. Newly announced concerts include Afro-Cuban percussionist and…
Reggae Spotlight May 2022
Zion I Kings Outstanding reggae outfit Zion I Kings has released a new album titled “Future Oceans”. The album includes 10 tracks of engaging melodic…
“Rhythms of Resilience” Showcases at JMI Global 2022 in Spain
JM International has announced the artists set to perform at its 77th JMI Global Conference and Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Bañolas/Banyoles in Spain. Under…
From the Lion Mountain: Traditional Music of Yeha, Ethiopia
From the Lion Mountain: Traditional Music of Yeha is the first-ever album and book to document the music of a single Ethiopian village. The settlement,…
Loccisano and De Carolis, Disseminators of Chitarra Battente
Francesco Loccisano and Marcello De Carolis are two guitarists from southern Italy who share a passion for a traditional folk guitar called “chitarra battente”. “When…
France’s World Music Festival Fiesta des Suds Reveals 2022 Initial Lineup
Acclaimed French world music festival Fiesta des Suds will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The event is scheduled for October 6 – 8, 2022.…
Astor Piazzolla Classics: The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night
The Astor Piazzolla album “The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night”, originally released in 1989, was recorded in New York in September 1987, with an…