The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…
Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023
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Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ Award
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…
Amanda Cook Unveils Captivating Single “New Star” from Upcoming Album
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…
Mandolinist Mark Stoffel Rolls Out “Barnyard Funk”
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…
Famed Afropop Singer Sara Tavares Dies at 45
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Omara Portuondo’s “Vida” Secures Latin Grammy Award 2023
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Lukas Nelson’s “The View” Video Highlights Maui’s Scenic Beauty
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…
Demystifying Flamenco: Faustino Núñez Invites All to Torero Cultural Tuesdays
Flamenco enlightenment is now accessible to all, thanks to Faustino Núñez and the Torero Cultural Tuesdays (Los martes culturales de Torero). Faustino Núñez, a distinguished…
A Night of Musical Alchemy: As We Speak Quartet to Unite Bluegrass, Indian Classical, and Western Classical at UCLA’s Royce Hall
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is set to present an upcoming performance of As We Speak by renowned international artists, Béla Fleck, Zakir…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 Nominations
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…