Rhiannon Giddens, the GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist, has unveiled additional performers for her inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival, celebrating Black music, art, and culture.…
Murcian flamenco cantaora Carmen Doorá, now based in Utrera, has released her latest single, “Animal,” a preview of her upcoming album created in collaboration with…
(headline image: Zakir Hussain – Photo by Jim McGuire) Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated tabla maestros and a transformative figure in world music,…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 Artist inductees. This year’s inductees are: The Artists category honors solo and ensemble living artists…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 In Memoriam inductees. This year’s inductees are: In Memoriam includes posthumous inductions that honor historically…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 Professional Excellence Inductees. This year’s inductees are: Professional Excellence celebrates influential music industry, cultural management…
Paiwan indigenous artist Sauljaljui has unveiled the remix of her single “Dipin Kari Tang” (Wind Music), offering a vibrant preview of her upcoming album, Vaivaik,…
(headline image: Skipinnish perform at Trad Awards 2024, Inverness) The 2024 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, Scotland’s premier celebration of traditional music, honored outstanding…
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Mateus Aleluia Filho has released a fresh interpretation of the classic Papel Machê. This rendition is deeply rooted in the…
World Music Central proudly unveils its curated selection of the top world music albums for 2024. This year’s list includes splendid original works, masterful contemporary…