Flamenco Capital highlights emerging artists in the “Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24” lineup, with performances by Manuel Cortés, the cast of Essential Flamenco, and José…
Flamenco Capital Showcases Young Talent at “Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24”
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Conjunto Cuncumén to Perform at Instituto Cervantes in Chicago
Conjunto Cuncumén, a renowned Chilean folk group, will kick off its 70th anniversary tour with a performance in Chicago on Friday, October 11. The group…
Fábia Rebordão unveils A Voar por Cima das Águas
Portuguese artist Fábia Rebordão has released her new single, “A Voar Por Cima Das Águas,” accompanied by a video directed by Vasco Coutinho.
Sideline Infuses Fresh Energy into Bluegrass Classic “Is It True”
Sideline, the renowned bluegrass ensemble, brings new life to the classic song “Is It True,” originally written and recorded by Jim & Jesse McReynolds 71…
Rhiannon Giddens, Crys Matthews, and the Resistance Revival Chorus Reimagine Peggy Seeger’s “How I Long for Peace”
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens collaborates with singer-songwriter Crys Matthews and the Resistance Revival Chorus to present a new version of Peggy Seeger’s…
Robert Browning Associates Announces 2024-25 World Music Concert Season
Robert Browning Associates has revealed its 2024-25 season, presenting a diverse lineup of world music performances in New York City. Highlights include: Robert Browning has…
Prominent Canadian Bluegrass Band Under the Rocks Returns with ‘Honest Try’
Canada’s Under The Rocks released their new album Honest Try in early 2024. Based in an area with a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and…
Rajhesh Vaidhya with Sai Giridhar and Kousic Sen to Prform in Liverpool
The second evening concert of the Milap season will feature the internationally acclaimed Indian classical musician Rajhesh Vaidhya. A virtuoso of the veena, a traditional…
José Mauro, Brazilian Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 75
José Mauro, an iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, passed away at 75 after a brief illness. Known for his two albums, Obnoxius (1970) and A…
Folk Alliance International Conference Announces 2025 Official Showcase Artists
The 37th Annual Folk Alliance International Conference will take place on February 19 – 23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The organization revealed the exciting…