Three emerging bands, Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós, have been selected as finalists for the Runas 2024 Contest. The popular vote played a crucial role in…
Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós: Finalists of the Runas 2024 Contest
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IX Festival Flamenco Ciudad de Huelva 2024
The ninth edition of the Flamenco Festival ‘Ciudad de Huelva’ will take place from May 30 to June 9, organized by the Huelva City Council…
Paisley Mòd Gold Medalists to Attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland
Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, Gold Medal winners from the 2023 Royal National Mòd in Paisley, will participate in Mòd Chesapeake this August. This event,…
MiASiN! Deliver Futuristic Middle Eastern Fusion
The trio MiASiN! features female artists from Armenia, Turkey, and France. They sing about emancipation, freedom, and being “miasin” (meaning “together” in Armenian). MiASiN! explore…
Fundación SGAE Announces 8 Finalists for the 2nd Premio SGAE de Flamenco Paco de Lucía
The Fundación SGAE, in collaboration with the Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales through the Instituto Andaluz del Flamenco and the Fundación Paco de Lucía, has…
Söndörgö Releases New Single, “Spoon,” With Chris Potter
Söndörgö has recently released a new single titled “Spoon,” featuring Chris Potter. Infused with elements of Balkan and jazz music, the composition presents a mix…
La Delio Valdez Announce European Tour: July and October 2024
La Delio Valdez, Argentina’s leading cumbia band, was founded in Buenos Aires in 2009. As a musicians’ cooperative, they have crafted a unique style that…
Rebecca Frazier Reveals New Single ‘Available’
Rebecca Frazier has released her new single, “Available,” under Compass Records. This track explores themes of commitment and infidelity, portraying a bride’s disillusionment as her…
Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 to Present Flamenco Capital
The Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 series highlights the richness, quality, and artistic diversity of Madrid’s music scene, and flamenco is a significant part of…
The Zawose Queens Unveil ‘Maisha’ Video
New Tanzanian act The Zawose Queens have released a music video titled “Maisha.” Real World Records recently signed The Zawose Queens. The group is led…