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VAN Quartet Releases ‘Return’

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2021 1 Comment Armenian musicVAN Quartetworld jazz

Armenian music ensemble VAN Quartet has a new album titled “Return.” The ensemble performs a combination of jazz and Armenian music. The lineup includes Armenian…

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SGAE Foundation to present ‘Cante Flamenco’ April 6-8 in Madrid

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2021 No Comments Agujetas ChicoFlamencoIrene MolinaLucas CarmonaMalokoSaúl QuirósSergio ‘El Colorao’

The SGAE Foundation has organized the Cante Flamenco series in Madrid, a festive gathering to celebrate the undeniable talent of a new generation of flamenco…

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Matthew Montfort Releases ‘Sympathetic Serenade for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar’

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2021 No Comments Ancient FutureguitarMatthew Montfort

American guitarist and founder of world fusion act Ancient Future bandleader, Matthew Montfort has released a music video titled Sympathetic Serenade for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar.…

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Cuarteto Tafi Releases Amanecer

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicCuarteto Tafiworld music

France-based world music act Cuarteto Tafi has a new album titled Amanecer. The quartet combines Argentine music with vocals in Spanish, sounds of the eastern…

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Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy present Hymns of Compassion

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2021 No Comments Jonas Kilmork VemøyNorwegian musicØyvind Kristiansen

Norwegian musicians Øyvind Kristiansen and Jonas Kilmork Vemøy have a new album titled “Hymns of Compassion.” The new recording features beautiful meditations for Easter and…

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Kentucky State Fiddle Championship 2021 Results Revealed

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2021 No Comments BluegrassfiddleJoel WhittinghillKentucky_State_Fiddle_Championship

On Saturday, March 20th, 2021 the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship took place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Nearly…

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Ugandan Singer Rachel Magoola Elected Member of Parliament 2021 for Bugweri District

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Rachel MagoolaUgandan music

Ugandan singer-songwriter, dancer, and politician Rachel Magoola was elected to Uganda’s Parliament as the women’s representative in Bugweri District. “My Bugweri People, thank you for…

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virtualWOMEX Announces Extended Program In April 2021

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments virtualWOMEXwomexworld music

World music expo WOMEX has announced its upcoming virtualWOMEX Extended Programme, featuring films, conference and networking sessions. The virtual event will take place Friday, April…

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Sakili’s Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Sakilisega

Sakili is a band from Rodrigues island in the Indian Ocean. Sakili is set to release Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean (ARC Music) on…

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Culturas 360°, Online Transnational World Music Showcase

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°world music

IndiEarth XChange in association with 8 world and international music festivals have launched a global initiative for culture and music. Culturas 360° is a new…

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