French world music gathering Festival Les Suds, à Arles has unveiled a new wave of artists for its 31st edition, set to run from July…
Festival Les Suds Unveils New Set of Artist for 2026
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Tamikrest Keep The Tuareg Connection Live With “Imanin”
Tamikrest have released “Imanin,” the second single from their upcoming album, Assikel, due May 15 via Glitterbeat. The Saharan rock group also shared a new…
Cherished Indian Star, Vocalist Asha Bhosle Dies at 92
Acclaimed Indian singer and actress Asha Bhosle passed away 12 April 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She was 92 years old. Asha Bhosle’s name was…
Dallas String Quartet Puts Romani History Front And Center
Dallas String Quartet has released the official video for “Rhapsody for the Romani,” the closing piece from Romani: The Untold Story. The video was unveiled…
Old Hen, New Spin: Steve Martin and Alison Brown Hatch Video With Della Mae
Steve Martin and Alison Brown have released a new video for “New Cluck Old Hen,” their chart-topping collaboration with Della Mae. Filmed at Brooklyn folk…
Ara Dinkjian and The New York Gypsy All-Stars To Perform in New York City
Oud maestro Ara Dinkjian and the New York Gypsy All-Stars are set perform at Roulette in New York City on Friday, April 17, 2026. The…
Folklore(s) Festival Takes to Madrid’s Streets and Clubs
The Folklore(s) Festival in Madrid will reach its most comprehensive day on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a program that extends from workshops to public…
Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”
Moroccan desert blues band Tarwa N-Tiniri has released “Nbina,” a new single and video from its upcoming third album, Zaman (release date: April 17, 2026).…
Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
From April 20 to 22, 2026, El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz will host Spain On Stage, a professional event that aims to connect…
The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
The Klezmatics have announced “We Were Made For These Times,” the title track from their forthcoming album We Were Made For These Times (April 30…