After a three-year hiatus, Havana World Music (HWM) returns to Cuba’s capital. The world music festival will take place from May 26 to 28, 2022…
World Music Festival Returns to Cuba: Havana World Music Reload
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Folkatomik Unveils Quant’Ave Music Video
Italian folktronica act Folkatomik has released “Quant’Ave”(How Much) on video. The song will appear in the band’s upcoming debut album “Polaris” (Italy Sona). Folkatomik is…
Flamenco Spotlight, May 2022
Rosario La Tremendita Wins Best Flamenco Album at MIN Award Vocalist and bassist Rosario La Tremendita’s recording “Tremenda” won the 2022 MIN Award for Best…
Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds at the Top of the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022
The album Babilonia by Antonio Castrignano & Taranta Sounds has reached the number one spot at the World Music Charts Europe in May 2022. Antonio…
Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini Reveal New Album ‘Auburn Whisper’ & Music Video
American trombonist, composer and singer-songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian guitarist, composer and vocalist Ian Faquini have released a new album titled “Auburn Whisper”. The recording…
Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama to present “From Bamako to Birmingham” in New York City and Boston
The concert “From Bamako to Birmingham” will bring together contemporary African sounds and African American roots music, featuring two of the most celebrated musical acts…
The Secret Trio to Perform in Downtown Brooklyn
The Secret Trio, an ensemble featuring three virtuoso musicians rooted in Turkish, Balkan Roma (Gypsy) and Armenian music, is set to perform Thursday, April 28,…
Mongolian Sound Worlds, New Book from University of Illinois Press
Mongolian Sound Worlds is the title of the new book published by University of Illinois Press, edited by ennifer C. Post, Sunmin Yoon, and Charlotte…
Swedish Folk-Pop Ensemble Kolonien Releases New Album and Music Video
To celebrate Earth Day, Swedish quartet Kolonien has released “Till Skogen” (To the Forest) this week. “Till Skogen” includes lush vocal harmonies, lively rhythms, and…
World Music Festival ¡Globalquerque! Announces 2022 Headliners
Annual world music festival ¡Globalquerque! Has revealed the names of some of the acts set to perform at the 2022 edition of the festival. ¡Globalquerque!…