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Events

Orkney Folk Festival Unveils Eclectic 2024 Lineup

World Music Central News Room December 5, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicOrkney Folk Festivalworld music

The Orkney Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of artists from around the globe. Scheduled for May 23-26, the 41st…

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Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”

World Music Central News Room December 2, 2023 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…

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Charts

Koum Tara Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments Algerian musicArabic musicchaabishaabiworld fusionworld music

The album Baraaim El-Louz by Koum Tara has landed at #1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of December 2023. Baraaim El-Louz…

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Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments Catrin FinchIrish folk musicWelsh musicworld fusionworld music

The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…

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Awards

Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ Award

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

Extraordinary blues guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood’s latest album, Exorcist (Alligator Records), won the Quarterly German Record Critics’ Award. German writer…

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Music videos

Amanda Cook Unveils Captivating Single “New Star” from Upcoming Album

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2023 No Comments Amanda CookBluegrassworld music

Bluegrass artist Amanda Cook has released a new single titled “New Star.” It is the first song unveiled from her upcoming album, Restless Soul. This…

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Mandolinist Mark Stoffel Rolls Out “Barnyard Funk”

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2023 No Comments BluegrassmandolinMark Stoffelworld music

Mandolinist Mark Stoffel has released a video of his new single “Barnyard Funk” (Mountain Home Music Company). The instrumental piece highlight’s Stoffel’s skill on the…

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Obituaries

Famed Afropop Singer Sara Tavares Dies at 45

World Music Central News Room November 21, 2023 No Comments AfropopCape Verdean musicSara Tavaresworld music

Portuguese singer Sara Tavares passed away November 19, 2023, from cancer complications. Tavares was a popular singer who combined Cape Verdean rhythms with pop, funk,…

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Awards

Omara Portuondo’s “Vida” Secures Latin Grammy Award 2023

World Music Central News Room November 20, 2023 No Comments Cuban musicLatin GrammyOmara Portuondoworld music

In a remarkable turn of events, Omara Portuondo, who recently returned to her cherished Cuba for a much-needed vacation, has been honored with the prestigious…

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Music videos

Lukas Nelson’s “The View” Video Highlights Maui’s Scenic Beauty

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaLukas Nelsonworld music

The official music video for Lukas Nelson’s song, “The View,” is now accessible. Directed and edited by Orion Owens, the video presents scenes from the…

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