World music conference WOMEX is still accepting proposals for a commitment to bring WOMEX to a new location for the years 2015-2017. Deadline for all…
Last Call for WOMEX Conference Locations 2015-2017
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Sardinian Diva Franca Masu Releases Almablava
Sardinian singer Franca Masu, one of the great voices of the Mediterranean, has a new album titled Almablava. The album will be available on Harmonia…
Malian Balaphone Maestro Keletigui Diabate Dies at 81
News from American record label Cumbancha and Belgian agency/label Contre Jour confirm that Malian bala (balaphone) virtuoso Kélétigui Diabaté died in Bamako (Mali) on the…
Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq to Perform at Lincoln Center in January 2013
Inuit throat singer and sonic innovator Tanya Tagaq will return to Lincoln Center on Thursday, January 10 to perform her original score to the 1922…
Kong Audio Updates ChineeXun and Releases QIN RV 2.0 Engine
Kong Audio, a software company specialized in sampled-based classical Chinese instruments, has updated ChineeXun and released the QIN RV 2.0 engine update for the freeware…
World Music Program at Celtic Connections 2013
The Celtic Connections festival once more celebrates the connections between Celtic traditions and cultures across the globe. The Sahara Soul Project is a boldly inspiring…
Celtic Band Luar Na Lubre Releases Anniversary Box Set
Contemporary Galician Celtic band Luar Na Lubre has released an album this month titled Sons da lubre nas noites de luar. It is a box…
Niyaz to perform in London
Middle Eastern-infused world music band Niyaz is set to perform on Friday, November 23rd, 2012 at Rich Mix in London. Niyaz, ‘yearning’ in Persian and…
Old Settler’s Music Festival 2013 Announces Partial Lineup
The 26th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival will take place Thursday-Sunday, April 18-21, 2013 at Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, FM 1826 south…
The Familiar Transatlantic Sessions Return to Celtic Connections 2013
Celtic Connections 2013 will be showcasing a very special Transatlantic Sessions to celebrate the festival’s 20th year. It’s been a significant year for the Transatlantic…