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Events

Antonio Rey, Eclipse, and Tarwa N-Tiniri: Exciting Acts to Debut at the Córdoba Guitar Festival

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2024 No Comments Flamencoworld music

A long list of artists in this 43rd edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will experience their first performances on the stages of this significant…

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Charts

Vigüela Tops LIMúR Chart for the Second Quarter of 2024

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2024 No Comments Castilian folk musicGalician musicPortuguese musicSpanish musicVigüelaworld fusionworld music

We by Spanish folk band Vigüela is the number album on the LIMúR (Iberian Roots Music) chart for the second quarter of 2024. Vigüela, a…

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Charts

Ali Doğan Gönültaş Secures Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2024

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2024 No Comments Ali Doğan GönültaşKurdish musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

Keyeyî by Ali Doğan Gönültaş soars to the top on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of July 2024. Read more about the album…

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Charts

Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Rise to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for July 2024

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2024 No Comments Amy SackoBassekou Kouyatengoniworld fusionworld music

The album Djudjon by Malian artists Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko achieved first place at the World Music Charts Europe for July 2024. July Chart…

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Events

Frigg and Góbé, Headliners at Haapavesi Folk Music Festival 2024

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicHaapavesi Folk Music Festivalworld music

The 2024 edition of Haapavesi Folk Music Festival will take place June 27–29. Haapavesi Folk Music Festival’s (founded in 1989) program includes Finnish and international…

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Music videos

“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some…

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Music videos

New Single “Don’t Come Knockin’” by Crandall Creek

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments BluegrassCrandall Creekworld music

Crandall Creek has released a new bluegrass single, “Don’t Come Knockin’,” featuring lead vocals by Carly Greer. Band leader, guitarist, and primary songwriter Jerry Andrews…

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Events

Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments Estonian musicFinnish musicSommeloworld music

Folk and world music festival Sommelo is set to take place June 26-29, 2024. Sommelo is a unique festival held on both sides of the…

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Music videos

Steve Earle Reveals Reinvention of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments country musicrockSteve EarleTom Pettyworld music

Steve Earle’s reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” is now available. The new single is from the tribute album, Petty Country: A Country…

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Events

Aurora Vargas and Miguel Salado to Perform at Círculo Flamenco de Madrid

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2024 No Comments Aurora VargasFlamencoworld music

On Thursday, June 20, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will conclude its eleventh season with a special concert featuring renowned cantaora Aurora Vargas, accompanied by…

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