The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) revealed the recipients of the 2024 Momentum Awards. The awards were announced as part of this week’s IBMA World of Bluegrass., taking…
IBMA Reveals 2024 Momentum Awards Recipients
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Ustad Shahid Parvez and Shakir Khan to Perform at Roulette NYC
(headline image: Ustad Shahid Parvez) Ustad Shahid Parvez and Shakir Khan are set to perform on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at Roulette,…
Captivating Evening of Indian Classical Music: Rajeeb Chakraborty & Kousic Sen
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20th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival: October 3-6, 2024
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Ghanaian Music Icon Rocky Dawuni Releases Empowering Anthem “Rise”
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Trevor Watson is Out of the Shadows on New Album
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