Organizers of the first-ever European Folk Day are very satisfied with the results of the first edition. These are the highlights: For a look back…
European Folk Day Reveals 2023 Highlights
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Babel Music XP Announces 2024 Official Selection Showcases
France-based world music showcase Babel Music XP has announced the artists set to perform at the 2024 edition. The lineup includes a vast array of…
New Book in English By Peter Manuel Focuses on Flamenco Music History, Forms, Culture
American writer Peter Manuel has published a new book titled Flamenco Music History, Forms, Culture on University of Illinois Press. Notably, Peter Manuel offers English-language…
Old Town School of Folk Music Reveals New World Music Wednesdays in 2024
Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago has announced the new set of its new World Music Wednesdays. The world music series will return…
La Zambomba del Berlín to Present Traditional Flamenco Christmas in Madrid in 2023
A fantastic cast of artists who are friends of Café Berlín in Madrid will gather to celebrate a very flamenco Christmas. The ‘La Zambomba del…
World Music Showcase globalFEST to Return to Lincoln Center in New York in 2024
Influential world music showcase globalFEST will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) in New York City in 2024. The full day of…
Kitchen Dwellers Release New Song “Pendulum (V)”
Montana-based progressive bluegrass act the Kitchen Dwellers have shared “Pendulum (V)” the second song to be released from the band’s upcoming studio album Seven Devils.…
Niño Josele Concert at the Círculo Flamenco in Madrid, December 21, 2023
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will resume the concerts of the eleventh season next Thursday, December 21 with Niño Josele. This special event will highlight…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Reveals 2023’s Inductees
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the list of 2023 inductees. Five artists were inducted in the Artists category: Zakir Hussain, Natacha…
Newen Afrobeat ft. Lido Pimienta Roll Out ‘Grietas’ Single
“Grietas” (cracks) is the latest single by Newen Afrobeat, the gifted Chilean Afrobeat band. The song features Colombian singer Lido Pimienta who joins 14 other…