Performing arts presenters Community Arts & Culture and Rhythm Foundation have announced the Afro Roots Fest 2020 lineup at the North Beach Bandshell on Saturday,…
Afro Roots Fest 2020 Program in Miami Announced
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Puerto Rican Percussionist and Batacumbele Founder Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado Dies at 68
Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado, a renowned percussionist and co-founder of the celebrated Afro-Puerto Rican Batacumbele ensemble died on January 10, 2020. He was 68 years old.…
Cimarrón Musical Director and Harper Carlos “Cuco” Rojas Dies in Bogotá
Colombian band Cimarrón announced that the group’s musical director and harp player Carlos “Cuco” Rojas died on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Bogotá, Colombia, after…
Gong Hei Fat Choy, Chinese Classics Recreated by International Artists
The album Gong Hei Fat Choy (China Music House, 2019) features classic Chinese songs recreated by musicans from various countries. The recordings took place in…
SGAE Foundation to Showcase Madrid Flamenco in January 2020
The SGAE Foundation will present Flamencos de Aqui (Flamencos from Here), a series of concerts from January 23 to 25, 2020 at the Sala Berlanga…
Africa Oyé Festival Announces 2020 Dates
The 28th annual Africa Oyé festival is set to take place at Sefton Park in Liverpool, UK on June 20th and 21st, 2020. The festival…
Samba-Funk Stars Seu Jorge & Rogê from Rio To Perform in New York in January 2020
Two of Rio de Janeiro’s best known samba funk artists, singer-songwriter and actor (City of God, Irmandade) Seu Jorge and his colleague, guitarist and songwriter…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2019
World Music Central presents the Top 20 World Music Albums of 2019 selected by our staff. Our favorites include the best 20 overall and best…
Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou Top the January 2020 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Oulad Lghaba from Moroccan Gnawa musician Asmâa Hamzaoui and her band Bnat Timbouktou (Daughters of Timbuktu) is the number one album in the…
New Compilation Features Winners of the 2019 Russian World Music Awards
A compilation album featuring the winners of the 2019 Russian World Music Awards is now available. The winners this year are: Best world music project…