Haitian-Canadian artist Wesli is the winner of the 2019 Juno Award (Canada’s top music award) in the World Music Album of the Year category, for…
Haitian-Canadian Artist Wesli Wins the 2019 World Music Album of the Year Juno Award
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Traditional Breton Singer Yann-Fañch Kemener Dies at 61
Yann-Fañch Kemener, an influential Breton folk music singer died on March 16, 2019. He was involved in the revival of a Breton style called Kan…
The Indian Music Confluence – A Grand Performance of Carnatic Veena and Hindustani Flute
Vidushi Saraswati Rajagopalan is set to perform on Carnatic veena followed by Pandit Kailash Sharma on the Hindustani flute on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at…
Angelique Kidjo to Release Celia Cruz Tribute Album
African music star Angelique Kidjo is set to release her new album Celia (Verve/Universal Music France) on April 19, 2019. The new recording reimagines and…
Guitarist Cañizares Wins Best Flamenco Album Award at Spanish Independent Music Awards 2019
The album “El mito de la caverna” by acclaimed flamenco guitarist Cañizares is the winner of the Best Flamenco Album Award at Premios MIN 2019,…
Anoushka Shankar to Perform in Durham and Miami
Celebrated sitar player Anoushka Shankar is currently touring the United States. The tour includes concerts in Durham, North Carolina (Carolina Theater & Duke Performances) and…
2019 Unsigned Only Music Competition Adds World Music Category
Unsigned Only Music Competition has announced the addition of World Music to its line-up of eligible categories. Unsigned Only Music Competition is designed for all…
Salif Keita Wins La Mar de Músicas 2019 Award
Acclaimed Malian singer Salif Keita has won the La Mar de Músicas 2019 Award. La Mar de Músicas is one of the leading world music…
WOMAD UK Anounces 2019 Lineup
Pioneering British world music festival WOMAD UK has announced the artists scheduled to perform in 2019. The festival will take place from Thursday, Jul 25…
The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute to Present Africa Now 2019
The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, will present the 7th edition of the annual Africa Now! festival on Saturday, April 13 at…