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World Music Institute to present Daymé Arocena at (le) poisson rouge

World Music Central News Room October 11, 2021 1 Comment Cuban musicDaymé Arocenaworld music

Acclaimed Cuban singer Daymé Arocena is set to perform on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at (le) poisson rouge in New York City. This concert is…

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Suwannee Roots Revival 2021 Schedule Announced

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2021 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaBluegrassSuwannee Roots Revival

The 5th Suwannee Roots Revival will take place Thursday, October 14 – Sunday, October 17 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in…

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WOMEX 2021 Unveils Digital Program

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2021 No Comments Al Bilali SoudanRangamatir Baulwomexworld music

WOMEX, the largest international gathering of world music professionals, has announced a digital program ahead of the in-person conference and showcases. The digital part will…

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Reggae, Dancehall and Soca Stars at Best of The Best 2021

World Music Central News Room October 6, 2021 No Comments Caribbean musicdancehall reggaeReggaesoca

Best of The Best Music Fest will take place October 10th, 2021 at Miami’s Bayfront Park. The festival will feature some of the best acts…

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Dobet Gnahoré Launches New Video “Jalouse”

World Music Central News Room October 5, 2021 No Comments AfropopDobet GnahoréIvorian music

Ivorian star Dobet Gnahoré has released a new music video for the song “Jalouse“. The song warns about the dangers of jealousy and was filmed…

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Acclaimed Brazilian Guitarist Sebastião Tapajós Dies at 79

World Music Central News Room October 4, 2021 2 Comments Brazilian musicguitarSebastião Tapajós

Renowned Brazilian guitarist Sebastião Tapajós died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Santarem, Brazil. Sebastião Tapajós was one of Brazil’s most brilliant guitarists, well known…

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Industrial Strength Bluegrass Wins IBMA’s 2021 Album of the Year

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2021 No Comments BluegrassIndustrial Strength Bluegrass

Industrial Strength Bluegrass: Southwestern Ohio’s Musical Legacy (Smithsonian Folkways) was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2021 Album of the Year. Joe Mullins who produced…

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Appalachian Road Show Wins Two IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

World Music Central News Room October 2, 2021 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAppalachian Road ShowBluegrass

American roots supergroup Appalachian Road Show was named the Instrumental Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2021 International Bluegrass…

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Monsieur Doumani Tops the October 2021 Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2021 No Comments Cypriot musicMediterranean musicMonsieur Doumaniworld music

The album Pissourin from Cypriot trio Monsieur Doumani is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2021. Monsieur Doumani is…

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Monsieur Doumani Reaches #1 at World Music Charts Europe in October 2021

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2021 No Comments Cypriot musicMediterranean musicMonsieur Doumaniworld musicWorld Music Charts Europe

Monsieur Doumani’s Pissourin is the number one album at the World Music Charts Europe in October 2021. Pissourin is the fourth album from acclaimed Cyprus-based…

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