The World Music Expo (WOMEX) revealed today the artists set to perform as part of the offWOMEX 2019 programing. offWOMEX provides an additional integrated platform…
offWOMEX 2019 Lineup Announced
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Iranian Musician Kayhan Kalhor Wins WOMEX Artist Award 2019
The World Music Expo (WOMEX) announced today that Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor (Iran/USA) is the winner of the WOMEX Artist Award 2019. Kalhor is…
Old Town School of Folk Music Announces World Music Wednesday & Global Dance Party Series
Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music has announced the new season of its World Music Wednesday & Global Dance Party series. The weekly events…
Joseph Tawadros Releases Betrayal of a Sacred Sunflower
Cairo-born Australian ud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros has a new album titled Betrayal of a Sacred Sunflower. On this recording, Joseph Tawadros shifted from his customary…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2020 To Be Held July 10-12
The 23rd edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival will be held on July 10-12 in 2019 in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo). As one of…
Angelique Kidjo’s Celia Tops the August 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart
The album Celia, Angelique Kidjo’s tribute to Afro-Cuban singer Celia Cruz is the number one album in August 2019 on the Transglobal World Music Chart.…
Malawi’s one-man band Faith Mussa Releases Kalilima
Multifaceted Malawian musician Faith Mussa has a new album titled Kalilima. The album features irresistible African rhythms combined with subtle electronics, glistening production and layered…
Amadou & Mariam Touring Europe with Blind Boys of Alabama
Malian duo Amadou & Mariam are presently on tour in Europe with the Grammy award-winning American band Blind Boys of Alabama. In celebration of the…
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Reveals 2019-2020 Performance Season
The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina has announced its 2019-2020 Performance Season, featuring a wide range of over 20 locally and nationally acclaimed artists and…
Boukman Eksperyans to Perform Free Concert at Lincoln Center David Rubenstein Atrium
Influential Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans is set to perform on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 pm at the Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium. Admission is…