The World Music Expo (WOMEX) announced the first batch of artist selected to showcase at the 2018 conference. The jury- designated showcase artists will be…
WOMEX Announces first Set of 2018 Showcase Artists
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Cordoba Guitar Festival Announces 2018 Courses and Master Classes
Acclaimed international guitar event Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba will offer twelve courses and two master classes in 2018. The festival includes concerts by…
Inaugural “One Love World Peace Fusion Festival & Expo” in New York State
The Inaugural One Love World Peace Fusion Festival & Expo will take place June 22-24th at the historical, lush grounds of the Gelston Castle…
Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Top The Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2018
The album Soar (Bendigedig), the new collaboration between Welsh harp player Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora virtuoso Seckou Keita has reached the Number 1 position…
Flamenco Innovator Diego Guerrero Releases Cara B
Flamenco vocalist and guitarist Diego Guerrero has released “La Cara B.” The live EP showcases the talent of this young musician, producer and composer who…
California WorldFest 2018 Program Announced
California WorldFest 2018 will take place July 12 – Jul 15, 2018 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. The festival includes 7…
Berkeley World Music Festival 2018 on June 2
The 2018 edition of the Berkeley World Music Festival will take place June 2 at Ashkenaz. The lineup includes Yaelisa of Caminos Flamencos, Mussell Rock…
Afro Roots Fest Key Largo 2018 This Saturday
The 20th anniversary edition of the Afro Roots Fest will conclude at the Murray Nelson Center (102050 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037) in Key…
Malian Legend Kasse Mady Diabaté Dies at 69
African and French media reported today the passing of Malian vocalist Kasse Mady Diabaté. The acclaimed West African artist died at the age of 69…
Chano Domínguez Quintent to Begin 2018 West Coast Tour
The Chano Domínguez Quintent will be touring the West coast of the United. Acclaimed flamenco jazz pianist Chano Dominguez will be joined by bassist and…