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This poster advertises La Línea: The London Latin Music Festival. The design celebrates the festival's 25th edition with vibrant floral illustrations, a bold central emblem, and a purple background. Key details include the dates (22 April–5 May), the venues (across London), and support logos for Como No! and Arts Council England.

Events

La Linea 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Latin Music Excellence

The London Latin Music Festival, La Linea, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025 with its most expansive and diverse lineup yet. Running from April…

Sister Sadie's ‘If I Don’t Have You cover artwork. A notepad with the handwritten lyrics.

Music videos

Sister Sadie Explores Love’s Depths in “If I Don’t Have You”

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2025 No Comments Bluegrass Sister Sadie world music

Sister Sadie‘s original ballad “If I Don’t Have You” (Mountain Home Music Company) highlights the band’s heartfelt approach to songwriting, combining tender lyrics with masterful…

Illustration of a male musician receiving aid in an office with a female aid worker.

General News

Resources for People Affected by Los Angeles January 2025 Fire

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2025 No Comments Los Angeles Fire MusiCares musician relief resources

The news from Los Angeles, California, indicate devastating losses of homes, music studios and musicians’ equipment. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed by two…

General News

“Shaped by Sound” Celebrates North Carolina’s Musical Legacy

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2025 No Comments Alice Gerrard American folk music Americana Bluegrass Iron & Wine Jazz Mipso Nnenna Freelon Sluice Superchunk Town Mountain world music

PBS North Carolina has announced the launch of Shaped by Sound, a 13-part original music performance series debuting Thursday, February 6. The series highlights North…

The cover of Vedan Kolod's album Birds features a surreal and vivid illustration of a forest. Brightly colored birds with purple, pink, and blue feathers fly among skeletal bird skulls that appear suspended in the air. The background consists of tall, leafless trees with hints of vibrant green grass at the forest floor. The band's name and album title are prominently displayed in white, stylized fonts.

Charts

Russian World Music Chart Reveals Top Albums in 2024

World Music Central News Room January 9, 2025 No Comments AINA ALA-TEY Bai-Terek Carmen Rizzo Choduraa Tumat Dhani Harrison Dobranotch Ensemble "Voskresenie"Huun-Huur-Tu Ilmu Kadim Almet Kokora Nikadimus Experience Otava Yo OYME post-dukes Russian World Music Chart Testo The Unknown Composer Tyva Kyzy Vedan Kolod Vereya world fusion world music ZOR

The Russian World Music Chart has released the list of top albums in 2024. In total, 67 albums in the genres of world music, ethnic…

This image extracted from the AI generated video of the song Ela Gözlerini Sevdiği Dilber depicts a serene autumn landscape featuring a golden-hued valley with colorful trees surrounding a calm stream. Rolling hills and majestic mountains frame the background under a clear blue sky.

Music videos

Turkish Folk Music Presented with Modern Digital Innovation

World Music Central News Room January 7, 2025 No Comments Anatolian music Burakhan Nur Erdem Erkul Muhlis Berberoğlu Turkish music world music

Turkish label Kalan Music has rolled out a music video that integrates the rich heritage of Turkish folk music with modern digital innovations. In their…

The album cover for Her By Design by Jenn Butterworth features an anatomical illustration of the artist. Half of her body is shown as a detailed, scientific diagram, revealing internal organs, bones, and flowers intertwined. The other half retains her natural appearance, holding an acoustic guitar.

Music videos

Guitar Master and Songwriter Jenn Butterworth Releases “Little Sparrow” Single

World Music Central News Room January 4, 2025 No Comments Jenn Butterworth Scottish music world music

“Little Sparrow” is the second single from Jenn Butterworth’s forthcoming album, Her By Design. Renowned as one of the leading figures in traditional folk guitar,…

Honores a la Afición Japonesa" (Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts. Concert poster with photos of the two artists.

Events

Jesús Méndez and Enrique Sakai Pay Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts

World Music Central News Room January 3, 2025 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Flamenco world music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will host a special event, “Honores a la Afición Japonesa” (Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts) on January 9, 2025. The…

Events

Secret Planet 2025: A World Music Celebration in New York City

World Music Central News Room January 2, 2025 No Comments Chicha Libre Lollise Los Crema Paraíso Luciferin Miramar Secret Planet world fusion world music Yallah Yallah Yeison Landero

The 2025 edition of Secret Planet is set to take place on Saturday, January 11 at DROM in New York City. Performances begin at 7:00…

The album cover for Alva by Mari Boine is a mix of natural and symbolic elements. Central to the composition is a white animal skull, possibly a deer or a similar creature, resting on a bed of lush greenery dotted with red berries and purple flowers. Draped over the skull is a reflective, circular ornament, resembling a cluster of sequins or mirrored disks. A vivid burst of color emerges from the left side, with diagonal streaks of pink, orange, and yellow.

Charts

Mari Boine Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2025

World Music Central News Room January 1, 2025 No Comments Abdoulaye Traoré Aboubakar Traoré & Balima Achille Nacoulma Afro Celt Sound System Al Andaluz Project Amir Amiri Ensemble Ayom Baba Zula Bassałyki Boubacar Djiga Buzz’ Ayaz Carmen Souza Christine Zayed Clotilde Rullaud Djam!Dogo du Togo Driss El Maloumi Trio El Khat Elektro Hafız Gao Hong Hoodna Orchestra Jake Blount Jan Lundgren Japanistan Trio Justin Adams Kanazoe Kapela ze Wsi Warszawa Kengo Saito L'Alba Lara Wong Lo'Jo Lucibela Mali Obomsawin Manu Chao Mari Boine Mauro Durante Melón Jiménez Moana & The Tribe Mulatu Astatke Nesrine Norwegian music Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Peni Candra Rini Peter Somuah Rusan Filiztek Sámi music Seckou Keita Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 The Alagaa Beat Band The Bongo Hop Trendafilka Vigüela Warsaw Village Band Watar Quintet world fusion world music Yamandu Costa Zhou Xiaoxia

Alva by Mari Boine has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of January 2025. Mari Boine is…