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Biscuits & Banjos festival poster. an orange design with the names of the arists and an illustraoon of the Durham, NC, skyline.
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Rhiannon Giddens Launches Biscuits & Banjos Festival to Celebrate Black Culture

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2024 1 Comment American folk musicBiscuits & BanjosRhiannon Giddensworld music

Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has announced the launch of her inaugural festival, Biscuits & Banjos, set to take place April 25-27, 2025,…

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Fábio Ramos Um Calice D'Nha Terra cover artwork. Ramos sitting on a sofa holding his guitar.
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Fábio Ramos New Single ‘Um Calice D’Nha Terra’ Out Now

World Music Central News Room October 26, 2024 No Comments Cape Verdean musicFábio Ramosworld music

Lusafrica’s rising star, Fábio Ramos, is set to release his debut album, Um Calice D’Nha Terra, on December 6, 2024. In the meantime, Ramos has…

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, January 2023 - Photo by Lawrence Sumulong
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Lincoln Center to Present Groundbreaking Acts at globalFEST 2025

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2024 No Comments

(headline image: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, January 2023 – Photo by Lawrence Sumulong) The 22nd edition of New York’s influential world music showcase…

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flamenco singer Antonio “El Turry” - photo by Antonio Alay
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Antonio “El Turry” to Perform at Roulette, New York on March 7, 2025

World Music Central News Room October 25, 2024 No Comments Antonio “El Turry”Flamencoworld music

(headline image: Antonio “El Turry” – photo by Antonio Alay) Antonio “El Turry,” a prominent flamenco vocalist from Granada, is set to perform at Roulette…

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Award-Winning Act Las Migas Announce North American Tour

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2024 No Comments FlamencoLas Migasrumba flamencaworld music

Las Migas, the renowned all-female flamenco quartet from Spain, will embark on a 12-city North American tour next month to promote their latest album, Rumberas.…

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Ronnie Baker Brooks playing electric guitar - photo by Jim Summaria
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Launches “Blues In My DNA” Tour and Releases New Live Video

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2024 No Comments bluesRonnie Baker Brooksworld music

Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Chicago-based blues guitarist, has announced the launch of his “Blues In My DNA” tour to support his debut album with Alligator…

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VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival poster. A black and white photo of a female dancer highlighting her hands.
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Top Flamenco Talent to Perform at VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival in Alicante

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2024 No Comments

The VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival will showcase the winners of the 2024 Cante de las Minas competition in Alicante on November 23. The event, organized…

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WOMEX 2025 Conference to Return to Tampere, Finland

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2024 No Comments world fusionworld music

(headline image: Tampere – Photo by Juha Suhonen) Tampere, Finland, will host the 31st edition of world music conference WOMEX from October 22-26, 2025. This…

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FAI 2025 to Spotlight Portugal’s Rich Folk Music Tradition

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2024 No Comments Joana AlegreJoão Diogo LeitãoLusitanian GhostsMarta Pereira da CostaOmiriPortuguese musicRetimbrarworld music

Folk Alliance International (FAI) has selected Portugal as the featured Country Focus for its 2025 conference. In partnership with Why Portugal, the event will explore…

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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid. Poster with a listing of allupcoming concerts.
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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Unveils 2024-2025 Season: A Rich Lineup of 32 Events

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2024 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridFlamencoworld music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced the program for its twelfth season (2024-2025), featuring 32 events that put the spotlight on flamenco singing, concert…

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