The EP Get The Message (Brownswood Recordings) by London-based band Kokoroko is the number one album in the world music category on the North American…
Kokoroko Achieves Chart-Topping Success on NACC for the Week Ending November 26
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Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Secure Number One Position on World Music Charts Europe for December 2024
The album Sweet Release by Justin Adams & Mauro Durante reached the number one spot on World Music Charts Europe for the month of December…
Rosario La Tremendita to Present Flamenco Innovation in “Nuevos Territorios”
The SGAE Foundation concludes its Nuevos Territorios series with an electrifying showcase of contemporary flamenco on December 13 and 14 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid…
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele Present Jamaican Vibes on “Greedy”
PJ Far-West & Ras Mundele deliver longstanding reggae consciousness and a sound to match, bringing together Congolese, Belgian and (most resoundingly) Jamaican musical aesthetics on…
Found Festival 2025: A Celebration of Roots Music, Arts, and Discovery
Found Festival is a new roots music festival set to take place August 22–24, 2025, at Claydon Estate, Buckingham, UK. The event will feature music,…
Celtic Connections 2025 Expands with Over 40 New Shows Highlighting Nature, Culture, and Creativity
(headline image: The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices) The 2025 Celtic Connections festival, presented by Glasgow Life in partnership with Innis & Gunn, has unveiled…
Miramar Celebrates Transnational Bolero in “En Mis Sueños”
Richmond-based Bolero Beat ensemble Miramar has announced their upcoming album, Entre Tus Flores, set for release on January 10 via Ansonia Records. The album promises…
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025: Finalists Revealed
The six finalists for the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Award 2025 have been announced. Following an impressive semi-final concert at BBC Pacific…
A Tribute to Las Grecas and Ana Morales at Miradas Flamenkas 2024
(headline image: Centro Cultural Pilar Miró in Vallecas in Madrid) The 5th Miradas Flamenkas Festival, hosted at the Centro Cultural Pilar Miró in Vallecas, Madrid,…
Unspoken Tradition Releases Striking Music Video Amidst Storm Recovery
Bluegrass group Unspoken Tradition has unveiled a new music video for their cover of Alabama’s classic, “I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why).” Filmed…