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Events

Acclaimed Tuvan Throat Singing Ensemble Alash to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments Alashthroat singingTuvaTuvan music

Renowned Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash is set to perform this Thursday, February 16 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Alash’s musicians are maestros…

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Awards

O’Connor Band Wins Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments BluegrassfiddleGrammyMark O'ConnorO'Connor Band

The album Coming Home (Rounder Records) by O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor is the winner of Best Bluegrass Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.…

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Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo Win Best Tropical Latin Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2017 No Comments Jose Lugosalsa

The album ¿Donde Están? (En Grande Music) by Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo is the winner of the Best Tropical Latin Album at the 59th…

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Ziggy Marley Wins Best Reggae Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2017 No Comments GrammyJamaicaReggaeZiggy Marley

The self-titled album Ziggy Marley (Tuff Gong Worldwide) by Ziggy Marley won the Best Reggae Album Grammy at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…

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Rising Fado Star Gisela João to Perform at NY Fado Festival 2017

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2017 No Comments fadoGisela JoãoPortugalPortuguese music

One of the most exciting new fado vocalists, Gisela João will make her New York City debut at the Schimmel Center at Pace University on…

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Bonga Still Number One

World Music Central News Room February 1, 2017 No Comments BongaTransglobal World Music Chart

Veteran Angolan artist Bonga continues to dominate the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart with his latest album titled Recados De Fora. Other top…

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Javier Limón to Present Flamenco Orígenes in New York

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2017 No Comments Christiane KaramFlamencoGenara CortésJavier LimónShilpa AnanthTali Rubinstein

Award-winning Spanish composer, guitarist and producer Javier Limón will follow the origins of Flamenco music with singers from Lebanon, Spain, Israel, and India. The concert…

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World Music Summit WOMEX 2017 Seeking Showcase and Conference Proposals

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2017 No Comments womex

The World Music Expo, WOMEX, is seeking conference, music showcase and film proposals for the 2017 edition. The largest gathering of world music professionals will…

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Acclaimed Ghanaian Artist Rocky Dawuni Releases Shine A Light Music Video

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2017 No Comments African musicGhanaReggaeRocky Dawuni

Ghanaian reggae and afro-roots singer Rocky Dawuni has released a new music video titled Shine A Light, where he New Orleans influences with reggae and…

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Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh to Perform at Celtic Connections Festival 2017

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2017 No Comments Carnatic musicDr. Jayanthi KumareshIndiaIndian classical musicSaraswati Veenaveena

EarthSync will present the Carnatic tradition of veena virtuoso Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh live at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic Connections is a…

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