The Unsigned Only Music Competition has rebranded as the Unsigned Only Music Awards, expanding its mission to celebrate independent artists worldwide. For over a decade,…
Unsigned, But Not Unseen: Unsigned Only Evolves Into Music Awards
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Milap Hits a High Note: Celebrating 40 Years with a Spectacular Spring 2025 Season
Milap marks its 40th anniversary with an exciting Spring 2025 season, bringing Indian arts and culture to Liverpool from February. The lineup features renowned Hindustani…
Sitar and Synergy: Anoushka Shankar Celebrates 30 Years on Stage
(headline image: Anoushka Shankar – Photo by Carly Hildebrant) On Friday, March 28, 2025, Grammy-nominated sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar marks 30 years of performing with…
Sister Sadie’s Song for the Free-Spirited: “Do What You Want”
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Silkroad Ensemble Amplifies Uplifted Voices on West Coast Tour
From March 28 to April 6, 2025, the Silkroad Ensemble will tour Uplifted Voices along the U.S. West Coast, featuring six distinguished performer-composers in an…
Salif Keita’s Soulful Serenade in ‘Chérie’”
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Sabicas Inspires Madrid’s 2nd Flamenco Guitar Festival
The second edition of the Flamenco Guitar Festival of the Community of Madrid (Festival de la Guitarra Flamenca de la Comunidad de Madrid) will be…
Banjo Strings and Birdsong: Giddens and Robinson Revive Etta Baker’s Legacy
(headline image: Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson – Photo by Karen Cox) Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson, former bandmates in the Carolina Chocolate Drops, reunite…
Flamenco Meets Lorca: Marina Heredia Brings Poetic Fire to NYC
On Friday, March 14, 2025, renowned flamenco cantaora Marina Heredia will take the stage at Kaufman Music Center, New York City, as part of the…
A Personalized Message
Jamaica’s Minna LaFortune continues on her unfailingly conscious reggae journey with “The Message,” a tribute to those players and singers who are, like her, deeply…