Folk and world music festival Sommelo is set to take place June 26-29, 2024. Sommelo is a unique festival held on both sides of the…
Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
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Steve Earle Reveals Reinvention of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”
Steve Earle’s reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” is now available. The new single is from the tribute album, Petty Country: A Country…
Aurora Vargas and Miguel Salado to Perform at Círculo Flamenco de Madrid
On Thursday, June 20, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will conclude its eleventh season with a special concert featuring renowned cantaora Aurora Vargas, accompanied by…
Ruken Launches Her New Kurdish Song “Dilo Rabe Bıhare
Ruken Yılmaz has shared her new Kurdish song “Dilo Rabe Bıhare.”
Seckou Keita Presents New Single “Ni Mala Beugué”
Seckou Keita‘s new single “Ni Mala Beugué” is now available through Hudson Records. This gently paced love song features a distinctive Senegalese afropop arrangement, combining…
Superfónicos Release New Single “La Semilla”
Superfónicos, the Austin-based ensemble known for their mix of Colombian funk, cumbia, and Afrobeat, has released their latest single, “La Semilla” (The Seed). This track…
Festival Med 2024: Celebrating Two Decades of World Music Magic and Memories
Festival Med, also known as Festival Meditarrâneo or simply Festival Med, is a renowned music and cultural event held annually in Loulé, Portugal. This festival…
Álvaro Martinete Wins the Second SGAE Flamenco Award Paco de Lucía
(headline image: Álvaro Martinete, winner of II premio SGAE Paco de Lucia – Photo by José Antonio de Lamadrid / Fundación SGAE) Granada-born guitarist Álvaro…
Andy Leftwich Unveils Swinging Instrumental “R-26”
Acclaimed bluegrass fiddler Andy Leftwich has released a new instrumental piece titled “R-26,” demonstrating his versatility across genres. “R-26” pays homage to the original composers…
Amanda Cook Presents Banjo-Fueled “Last Road Going Home” Single
Amanda Cook has released a banjo-lead single titled “Last Road Going Home” (Mountain Fever Records). “I’ve always believed that a great cover version of a…