The Rhythm Foundation announced today that rising Syrian electronic music star Omar Souleyman has had to cancel his upcoming fall 2018 United States performances due…
Omar Souleyman Concert in Miami Canceled
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The Andrea Parodi Awards Finalists 2018 to Arrive from Across the Globe
Artists from diverse backgrounds, from Italy’s Piedmont to Sicily, from Cyprus to Senegal are among the finalists of the only World Music Contest in Italy,…
Spanish Folk Music Band Vigüela Tops the October 2018 Transglobal World Music Chart
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Gypsy Jazz Masters Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter to Perform at ArtsCenter in Carrboro
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Ragas Live Festival 2018, a 24 Hour Music Event in New York City
Over 80 musicians will perform at the Ragas Live Festival 2018, including leading-edge projects from Brooklyn Raga Massive, Vijay Iyer, Max ZT & Karsh Kale,…
Celebrated Vocalist Aynur to Perform in Manhattan
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Eme Alfonso Releases “Oroko” Single and Music Video
Eme Alfonso, one of Cuba’s most captivating young artists, has a new music video titled “Oroko”. Oroko is a song dedicated to Oshún, the goddess…
Congolese Sensation Jupiter & Okwess to Begin 2018 North American Tour
One of the rising stars in the world music scene, Congolese musician Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess will be touring the United States and…