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Flamencad 2026 presentation. A photo of six officials and artists. Three men and three women, next to the festival poster.

Events

Tomatito to Launch Cádiz Festival Flamencad 2026

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2026 No Comments Alonso Núñez "Rancapino Chico"Antonio Gómez "El Turry"Camarón de la Isla Cheyenne Curro Velázquez-Gaztelu Esmeralda Rancapino Ezequiel Montoya Flamenco Fuensanta Blanco Jesús Méndez Joni Cortés José del Tomate Juan Fernández Juan José Villar Kiki Cortiñas Marcos de Silva Morenito de Íllora Rancapino Reyes Carrasco Tomatito Valeria Reyes Vanesa Beltrán Vero La India world music

The flamenco series Flamencad will return to Cádiz on July 9 with support from the Provincial Council of Cádiz, presenting four nights of performances at…

Rhiannon Giddens Hope is the Thing with Feathers cover artwork. The cover features a mixed-media portrait of Rhiannon Giddens rendered in a collage style, with layered patterns, stitched textures, and various colors. A colorful bird appears beside her against a richly detailed background of floral and geometric eleemnts. The album title, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers, appears along the bottom edge.

Music videos

Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Carolina Rain” Video

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2026 No Comments Amelia Powell American folk music Bill Smith Bluegrass Brady Blade Dirk Powell Francesco Turrisi Jason Sypher old time Rhiannon Giddens string band music

Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has released the video for “Carolina Rain,” a song from her upcoming album Hope Is The Thing With Feathers,…

Events

TAFA Music Appreciation Series to Host Meena Venki’s Lecture Demonstration on ‘Navarasamum Sangeetamum’

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2026 1 Comment Indian music Meena Venki Navarasamum Sangeetamum world music

The Ace Fine Arts (TAFA) has announced a lecture demonstration by Meena Venki of Delhi as part of its Music Appreciation Series. The event, titled…

Conrad Molleson Burns Returns cover artwork. An illustration of Burns in gold and white.

New CDs and digital releases

Burns Gets A Fresh Spin

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2026 No Comments Celtic music Conrad Molleson world music

Conrad Molleson has released Burns Returns, an album of traditional songs newly arranged through a mix of familiar melodies and lesser-known interpretations. The recording presents…

Music videos

Sulaf Unveils New Single ‘Shogi Ana’ Ahead of Debut Album Aba

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2026 No Comments Sudanese music Sufi music Sulaf world music

Sudanese artist Sulaf has released ‘Shogi Ana’, the second single from her upcoming debut album Aba. Performed in Arabic, Aba is a modern album rooted…

Lowell Folk Festival Boarding House Park. A shot of the audience from behind. Photo credit: credit LMTLSS Media.

Events

Lowell Folk Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup for Three-Day Celebration of Music and Culture

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2026 No Comments A Cappella Gospel African American Gospel African diaspora music Alash Americana Amit Kavthekar Authentic Unlimited Batuque Bluegrass Caribbean music Catherine Russell Celtic music Classic Country Cultural Dance Dat Mighty 9 featuring Big Chief Romeo Delta Blues Eastern Sound Orchestra Elida Almeida Emily Gimble Fabiola Méndez Fife and Drum Folk Music funana Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Haitian Dance indigenous music Irish Traditional Music Jazz John Doyle & Friends Kunal Gunjal Latin American music Lowell Folk Festival Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Mardi Gras Indian Music Melissa Carper Michela Musolino Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers Peniel Guerrier polka Puerto Rican Folk Roots Music Rosa Tatuata santoor Scissor Dance Sicilian Traditional Music South Indian classical music Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks tabla The Chankas of Perú throat singing traditional music Tres En Punto Trío Romántico Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers Wampanoag Traditional Music world music Zydeco

The 2026 Lowell Folk Festival will return to downtown Lowell from July 24–26 with three days of free performances, cultural programming, food, and family activities.…

Angélique Kidjo - Photo by Brantley Gutiérrez. Angélique wearing a turban and a dress with a large flower on the shoulder.

Events

Angélique Kidjo to Present Hope! in Central Park

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2026 No Comments Afropop Angelique Kidjo Beninese music world music

Angélique Kidjo is set to perform at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on August 23, 2026. Five-time Grammy Award winner and Polar Music Prize recipient Angélique…

Maya de Vitry playing guitar sitting on a hammock. Photo by Ethan Jodziewicz.

Tour Announcements

Maya de Vitry Reveals Tour Dates

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2026 No Comments Americana Maya de Vitry

American singer-songwriter and guitarist Maya de Vitry will be touring the United States in the next months. She will be promoting her new album, All…

Rumbo North Isles poster. A design with colorful sides including a bird and listing of artists.

Events

Rumbo North Isles Festival Connects Scotland’s Northern Isles With Argentina

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2026 No Comments Acoustic Music Amy Laurenson Argentine Folk Auskerry Catriona Price Celtic music Contemporary Folk Cross-Cultural Music El Guapo electronic music Fara funk fusion music indie folk Instrumental Music Intercultural Collaboration Jazz Jonatan Szer Juan Grabina Kris Drever Latin American music Lohdóh Noelia Recalde Norman Wilmore rock Roots Music Routes to Roots Rumbo North Isles Scottish Folk Singer-Songwriter Skelpit The Chair traditional music Twelfth Day world fusion world music

Routes to Roots has announced Rumbo North Isles, a new cross-cultural festival that will bring musicians from Orkney, Shetland, and Argentina together for performances, workshops…

Robert Zielinski sitting outdoors, holding a violin, with a beautiful landscape in the background.

Music videos

Robert Zielinski Celebrates the Beauty of Australia on ‘Minang Moon Lullaby’

World Music Central News Room June 24, 2026 No Comments Australia Australian music Celtic music fiddle Martup Pool Robert Zielinski violin West Cape Howe National Park world music

Award-winning Western Australian violinist Robert Zielinski has just released his new single, “Minang Moon Lullaby,” and its accompanying video, a key work from his current…