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Darren Barrett holding a trumpet.
Music videos

Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpeter Darren Barrett Presents Funk-fueled “The Get Down 4 Real”

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2024 No Comments Darren Barrettfunk

Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpet player and composer Darren Barrett has a new project titled The Get Down 4 Real, a funk album inspired by James Brown backbeats.…

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Dancer Estela Alonso performing at Suma Flamenca 2023 - photo by Ana Yñáñez
Events

Suma Flamenca 2024 Turns Towards Eastern Spanish Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(Headline image: Dancer Estela Alonso performing at Suma Flamenca 2023 – photo by Ana Yñáñez) Suma Flamenca, a pivotal event in Spain’s flamenco scene, will…

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Naike Ponce - Nuevos Territorios poster. A hpoto of Naike Ponce and concert listing.
Events

Naike Ponce to Present New Female Flamenco Talent in May 2024

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2024 No Comments Antonia JiménezFlamencoLaura MarchalMélodie GimarNaike PonceNuevos TerritoriosTeresa Hernándezworld music

The SGAE Foundation is launching a new installment of its Nuevos Territorios (New Territories) series, featuring an artist sharing their musical passions while spotlighting emerging…

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Africa Oyé 2023 - Photo Mark McNulty. a photo of festivalgoers with a black woman carrying her daughter on her back.
Events

Africa Oyé Festival in Liverpool Finalizes its lineup of international music acts

World Music Central News Room May 3, 2024 No Comments Africa Oyeworld music

(headline image: Africa Oyé 2023 – Photo by Mark McNulty) The Africa Oyé Festival will take place on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, at Liverpool’s…

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Festival de la Guitarra de la Comunidad de Madrid poster. It features a photo of guitarist Ramon Montoya.
Events

Guitar Masters to Perform at First Madrid Community Guitar Festival

World Music Central News Room May 2, 2024 No Comments Alejandro HurtadoAlfredo LagosFlamencoGerardo NuñezRafael RiqueniRamón Montoyaworld music

Four concerts featuring Rafael Riqueni, Gerardo Núñez, Alfredo Lagos, and Alejandro Hurtado inaugurate the Festival de la Guitarra de la Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Community…

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Aynur – Rabe cover artwork. A headshot of the artist.
Charts

Aynur Secures Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2024 No Comments AynurKurdish musicworld music

The album Rabe by Aynur has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024. Transglobal World Music Chart, May…

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Aziza Brahim - Mawja cover artwork. a beautiful photo of the Sahara desert.
Charts

Aziza Brahim’s Mawja Lands at #1 on World Music Charts Europe in May 2024

World Music Central News Room May 1, 2024 No Comments Aziza Brahimworld fusionworld music

The album Mawja by Sahrawi artist Aziza Brahim has reached the number one spot on the World Music Charts Europe for May 2024. World Music…

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José del Curro y David de Jacoba concert poster. A collage of the two artists.
Events

José del Curro & David de Jacoba to present “Noche flamenca de cantaores”

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2024 No Comments David de JacobaFlamencoJose del Curroworld music

Flamenco singers José del Curro y David de Jacoba are set to presenta their show “Noche Flamenca de Cantaores” at Café Berlín in Madrid on…

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Béla Fleck & Friends collage of artist photos.
Events

Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody with Béla Fleck & Friends

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2024 No Comments Bela FleckBluegrassworld fusionworld music

Béla Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and sound of the banjo through a remarkable legacy that has taken him all over the musical map.…

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Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 poster.
Events

Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 – Full Program Revealed

World Music Central News Room April 24, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicEdinburgh TradfestScottish musicworld music

The 2024 program for Edinburgh Tradfest features a diverse array of traditional music, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events across various venues…

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