WOMEX 2020 organizers announced today that the highly influential annual world music conference and showcase will be virtual this year. The physical conference was scheduled…
WOMEX 2020 to Go Virtual
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Skirball Cultural Center Announces Extension of Virtual Concert Series Linking Los Angeles Talents with Global Acts
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Virtual World Music Festival Chicago 2020 Starts Sunday
The 2020 edition of World Music Festival Chicago goes virtual. The concerts will take place on consecutive Sundays, September 6-27, 1-3:00 pm, at youtube.com/DCASE. As…
Mahsa Vahdat at the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2020
Enlighten the Night from Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat is the most popular album at Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2020. Mahsa Vahdat – Enlighten…
Amira Medunjanin Tops the World Music Charts Europe in September 2020
For Him and Her, the latest album from Bosnian artist Amira Medunjanin, tops the World Music Charts Europe in September 2020. September 2020 Chart Amira…
Manding-Futurist Artist Djely Tapa to Release Barokan
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WOMEX 2020 Announces Additional Showcase Artists
WOMEX, the largest international music conference dedicated to world music, has announced additional, jury-selected showcase artists scheduled to perform in 2020. WOMEX 2020 will take…