The World Music Expo, WOMEX announced the Official Film Programme Selection that will run October 24–26, 2019 in Tampere, Finland. The WOMEX 2019 Film Programme…
WOMEX 2019 Announces Official Film Programme Selection
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South African Artist Anna Wolf Wins 2019 Unsigned Only Music Competition
The Unsigned Only Music Competition announced the 2019 winners. The 2019 Grand Prize is awarded to a South African artist, Anna Wolf, for the song…
The Andrea Parodi Awards World Music Contest 2019 Announces Finalists
The Andrea Parodi Awards (Premio Andrea Parodi) has announced the 10 international finalists that are set to perform October 10-12, 2019. The event will be…
Rafita de Madrid Featured Artist at Café Berlin’s Flamenco Jam
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Brazil’s Dona Onete Tops the September 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Rebujo by Amazon-based Brazilian artist Dona Onete has reached the number 1 position in September 2019 at the Transglobal World Music Chart. More…
Innovative Korean Ensemble Kim So Ra to Perform at Carrboro ArtsCenter
South Korean ensemble Kim So Ra is set to perform A Sign of Rain on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North…
Ongala Music Festival 2019 to Feature Rising East African Acts
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David Broza & Friends Announce 2019/2020 Tour, From Haifa to Havana
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Boston University Announces Second Annual Bu Global Music Festival
Boston University has announced the second annual BU Global Music Festival to be held October 4th and 5th, 2019 on the Boston University Charles River…
Áššu Wins the German Record Critics’ Award
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