With around forty Gnawa musicians currently residing in Brussels, the Belgian capital may rightfully be called the Gnawa capital of Europe. At this point, for…
Muziekpublique Announces the Release of Jola – Hidden Gnawa Music in Brussels
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Les Amazones d’Afrique Release the ‘Queens’ Video to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, pan-African superband Les Amazones d’Afrique have released the video for their latest single, ‘Queens’ on Sunday 8 March…
Deeply Rooted Flamenco Singer Rancapino Chico to Perform in New York City
Rancapino Chico, one of the leading flamenco singers of his generation is set to perform on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Roulette in New York.…
Senegalese Singer Youssou N’Dour Wins the 2020 La Mar de Música Award
Iconic Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour is the winner of the 2020 La Mar de Músicas Award. The City Council of Cartagena will present the festival…
Kurdish Singer Aynur Tops the March 2020 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Hedûr from celebrated Kurdish artist Aynur is the number one album in March 2020 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. In 2017, Aynur…
New Video from Rising Palestinian Artist Rola Azar
The Delia Arts Foundation has released a music video that showcases Palestinian rising star Rola Azar, a 27 year old independent singer, musician and actress…
Angélique Kidjo to Celebrate Benin and Her Birthday Perform with Special Guests at Carnegie Hall
Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo will complete her Perspectives series on On Saturday, March 14, 2020 with Daughter of Independence, a concert commemorating both her…
Canadian Roots Supergroup Leahy to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro will present celebrated Canadian folk-roots band Leahy on Friday, March 13, 2020. Leahy is one of Canada’s leading progressive folk-roots bands.…
María José Llergo Winner of the First Paco Martín Award to Rising Talent in World Music
Flamenco artist María José Llergo, from Córdoba, Spain, is the winner of the First Premio Paco Martín (Paco Martin Award) to rising talent in world…
Dominican Republic, the Focus of La Mar de Músicas Festival
The music of the Dominican Republic will be the primary focus of La Mar de Músicas world music festival. The festival will take place July…