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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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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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Ruken Launches Her New Kurdish Song “Dilo Rabe Bıhare

World Music Central News Room June 17, 2024 No Comments Ruken Yılmazworld music

Ruken Yılmaz has shared her new Kurdish song “Dilo Rabe Bıhare.”

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Seckou Keita Presents New Single “Ni Mala Beugué”

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2024 No Comments AfropopSeckou Keitaworld music

Seckou Keita‘s new single “Ni Mala Beugué” is now available through Hudson Records. This gently paced love song features a distinctive Senegalese afropop arrangement, combining…

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Superfónicos Release New Single “La Semilla”

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2024 No Comments Superfónicosworld music

Superfónicos, the Austin-based ensemble known for their mix of Colombian funk, cumbia, and Afrobeat, has released their latest single, “La Semilla” (The Seed). This track…

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Festival Med 2024: Celebrating Two Decades of World Music Magic and Memories

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2024 No Comments Festival MEDLouléPortugalPortuguese musicworld fusionworld music

Festival Med, also known as Festival Meditarrâneo or simply Festival Med, is a renowned music and cultural event held annually in Loulé, Portugal. This festival…

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Álvaro Martinete, winner of II premio SGAE_Paco de Lucia - photo by José Antonio de Lamadrid / Fundación SGAE
Awards

Álvaro Martinete Wins the Second SGAE Flamenco Award Paco de Lucía

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2024 No Comments Álvaro MartineteFlamencoworld music

(headline image: Álvaro Martinete, winner of II premio SGAE Paco de Lucia – Photo by José Antonio de Lamadrid / Fundación SGAE) Granada-born guitarist Álvaro…

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Andy Leftwich Unveils Swinging Instrumental “R-26”

World Music Central News Room June 7, 2024 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassworld music

Acclaimed bluegrass fiddler Andy Leftwich has released a new instrumental piece titled “R-26,” demonstrating his versatility across genres. “R-26” pays homage to the original composers…

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