One of the most restless flamenco guitarists in recent years is Josemi Carmona, who will be leading the Flamenco Latin Jam next Thursday, January 11…
Josemi Carmona to Lead Flamenco Jam at Sala Villanos in Madrid
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Kora Player Ablaye Cissoko and Accordion Player Cyrille Brotto to Perform at Nimoy Stage, January 20
Renowned Senegalese kora virtuoso, Ablaye Cissoko, and accomplished French accordionist-composer, Cyrille Brotto, are set to captivate audiences at UCLA’s Nimoy Stage on January 20, 2024.…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2023
World Music Central presents its list of Best World Music albums of 2023 in alphabetical order. Additionally, we include the Best Rising Artists, Best Compilation…
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Perform at Roulette in New York City
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba are set to perform on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 8:00 pm at Roulette in New York City. The Malian…
Batsükh Dorj Tops Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2024
Ögbelerim: Music for My Ancestors by Mongolian throat singer and multi-instrumentalist Batsükh Dorj has secured the top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for…
Lenhart Tapes Ascends to the Top of World Music Charts Europe January 2024
The album Dens by Serbian band Lenhart Tapes has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for the month of January…
Kitka Celebrates Winter Solstice with Separation to Reunion
Gifted American vocal ensemble Kitka has re-shared a music video created three years ago, during the height of the pandemic lockdown. Separation to Reunion is…
Shakti Unveil New Live Video: “Finding the Way”
World fusion masters Shakti have released a new music video titled “Finding the Way” from their recent concert in Nashville, Tennessee. The band’s new album…
Call for Artists: World Music Contest Andrea Parodi Prize 2024
The competition is now underway for the 17th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize (Premio Andrea Parodi), one of the most important European contests dedicated…
Sony Pictures Classics to Release Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s Animated Film ‘They Shot the Piano Player’
Sony Pictures Classics has announced that they will release Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s bossa nova-themed animated film, They Shot the Piano Player. The film…