Jamaican vocalist and yogi Jah9 has released her new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a scenic visual directed by Samo Kush I. Jah9’s new…
Jamaican Reggae singer Jah9 Releases Ma’at Single
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Venezuelan Vocalist Nella Wins Latin GRAMMY for “Best New Artist”
New York-based Venezuelan vocalist Nella won the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Award in the “Best New Artist” category, the first nomination and first win for the…
Rosalía Wins Various 2019 Latin Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year For ‘El Mal Querer’
Spanish flamenco crossover artist Rosalia won Album Of The Year For ‘El Mal Querer‘ (Sony Music Entertainment España) at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards. In…
Southbank Centre in the UK Announces Shankar 100, a Celebration of Ravi Shankar’s Centenary
The year 2020 will mark 100 years since the birth of groundbreaking Indian musician, composer, educator and sitar master Ravi Shankar. Shankar’s association with Southbank…
Folk Alliance International Announces Ethno USA Project Manager
Folk Alliance International has hired Jay Gilman in the role of Ethno USA Project Manager. Ethno is JM International’s 30-year-old program designed to revive and…
Folk Alliance International Reveals Recipients and Inductees of the 2020 International Folk Music Awards
Folk Alliance International (FAI) has announced the award recipients and inductees for the International Folk Music Awards (IFMAs). The awards will be presented on Wednesday,…
Coco
Coco is a dance from the states of Pernambuco, Paraiba and Alagoas in the north-east of Brazil, with various names, depending on each region –…
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Announces 2020 Festivals
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has announced the dates of its two annual festivals to be held in 2020. The spring edition…
The Garifuna Collective Tops the November 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart
Aban from Belize-based The Garifuna Collective is the Transglobal World Music Chart’s number one album in November 2019. The Garifuna Collective has performed in over…
Award-Winning Czech Fiddler Jitka Šuranská Dies at 41
Czech Violinist and winner of three Anděl Awards, Jitka Šuranská passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 after a severe cancer illness. Jitka Šuranská had…