In the world of flamenco, it is rare to see someone dedicating over 40 years to the art form, but there are a few exceptional…
Flamenco Icon Carmen Linares Receives Cante de las Minas ‘Placa de Oro’ Award
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The ‘Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles’ Releases Double-Sided Single
The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol 1 has released two music videos. The two songs, “Okukomawe” by Abadongo Abaganda (Uganda) and…
Zeki Çağlar Namlı Saz Band Unveils “Hope is You” Video
Zeki Çağlar Namlı has launched a music video featuring the song “Hope is You.” The Turkish artist is an extraordinary musician who has revolutionized the…
Record Label Delmark Releases 70th Anniversary Anthology
Delmark Records is turning 70. Bob Koester founded it in St. Louis. When Koester released his first record, jazz and blues were taking shape, and…
Smithsonian Folkways to Release Four 75th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on…
Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023
The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…
Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023
The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…
Flamencad 2023 to Present Three Captivating Flamenco Shows in August
Flamenco enthusiasts can look forward to three events in Cádiz during the month of August, featured in the Flamencad 2023 program. The series will take…
Novalima Announces 20 Year Anniversary Tour in the U.S.
Afro Peruvian band Novalima has announced a 20-year anniversary U.S. tour starting on August 3rd in Los Angeles, California. The tour playlist will include songs…
Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Yet to Be” Video Featuring Jason Isbell, from New Album You’re the One
Rhiannon Giddens will release her new album, You’re the One, on August 18 via Nonesuch Records. The album includes the single “Yet to Be,” featuring…