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Tomás Pereila on stage receiving the award
Awards

Tomás Pereila Wins the 2024 International Cante por Peteneras Competition

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2024 No Comments FlamencoInternational Cante por Peteneras CompetitionTomás Pereilaworld music

Approximately two thousand people attended the final of the International Cante por Peteneras Competition in Paterna de Rivera, Spain. They gathered to witness the XLVIII…

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International Festival of Cante de las Minas, photo of the various awards
Awards

63rd Cante de las Minas Announces Semifinalists

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2024 No Comments FlamencoInternational Festival of Cante de las Minasworld music

The 63rd edition of the International Festival of Cante de las Minas in La Unión, Spain, is set to host the world’s most prestigious flamenco…

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Sonraiz 2024 poster. A colorful design that shows a guitar that blossoms into a tree, a woman dancing, plants, a tambourine, a bird flying.
Events

Sonraíz Announces Artists for Its Most Cordobese and Intercultural Edition

World Music Central News Room July 30, 2024 No Comments FlamencoMaría José LlergoSonraízworld fusionworld music

After selling 70% of available passes in just two weeks, Sonraíz: Cultura de Origen, the festival that brings together the forefront of traditional music, has…

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Misia - Photo by C Baragio
Obituaries

Influential Fado Innovator Mísia Dies at 69

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments fadoMísiaMisiaPortuguese musicworld music

(headline image: Misia – Photo by C Baragio) Susana Maria Alfonso de Aguiar, better known as Mísia – Photo by C Baragio, passed away on…

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Toumani Diabaté - Photo by Aboubaker Sidick
Obituaries

Brilliant Kora Maestro Toumani Diabaté Dies at 58

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments koraMalian musicToumani Diabateworld music

(Headline image: Toumani Diabaté – Photo by Aboubaker Sidick) Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté passed away on 19 July 2024 of kidney disease. He was…

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Varadero Josone 2024 poster. An illustration of musicians playing instruments.
Events

Varadero Josone Festival is back this August

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicVaradero Josone Festivalworld music

From August 18 to 25, 2024, the fifth edition of the Varadero Josone Rumba, Jazz & Son Festival will take place in Matanzas and its…

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Rezelo - Membrillero cover artwork. Shows a black and white photo of little girl eating something.
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“Membrillero” is the new single from Andalusian-Rooted Folktronica Group Rezelo

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2024 No Comments

“Membrillero” is the first preview of Rezelo’s upcoming third EP, Vol III: Tierra, which completes their tribute to the traditional songs recorded by García Lorca…

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Awards

Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Momentum Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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IBMA Industry Awards poster
Awards

Nominees for IBMA’s 2024 Industry Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Bluegrassworld music

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced the nominees for this year’s IBMA Industry Awards and IBMA Momentum Awards, which will be presented during the IBMA…

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Aditya Prakash - Anthem cover artwork. A run-down street with a brick wall and a window in poor state.
Music videos

Aditya Prakash Releases “Anthem” Single

World Music Central News Room July 27, 2024 No Comments Aditya PrakashIndian musicworld fusionworld music

Renowned singer and multi-instrumentalist Aditya Prakash has released a new single titled “Anthem.” In this track, he plays the tambura swaramandal, an instrument traditionally used…

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