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Bab L'Bluz - Photo by Samadoss Maitoul. The four musicians posing in the desert.
Music videos

“Iwaiwa Funk,’ New Music by Morocco’s Bab L’ Bluz

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2024 No Comments Bab L’ BluzMoroccan musicworld fusionworld music

Bab L’ Bluz, a French-Moroccan world music power quartet, has recently unveiled “Iwaiwa Funk,” the third track from their upcoming album, Swaken. This composition, performed…

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Conferences Events

European Folk Network Conference 2024 To Be Held in Finland

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2024 No Comments European folk musicEuropean Folk Network Conferenceworld music

The European Folk Network Conference (EFN) 2024 will be held in Kaustinen, Finland, on September 24 & 25. Kaustinen, deep in the heart of Western…

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Lucrecia Carrizo - Corazón de Luna single artwork. A large heart-shaped green leaf with small violet flowers.
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Lucrecia Carrizo Exudes Sweetness and Simplicity with Voice and Cello

World Music Central News Room April 18, 2024 No Comments Argentine musicLucrecia Carrizoworld music

Lucrecia Carrizo‘s latest single, “Corazón de Luna,” released by LaLabelWeb in 2024, marks her debut in the original cello and voice format, introducing a fresh…

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Ashby Frank’s Emotive “Knee Deep In Bluegrass”

World Music Central News Room April 17, 2024 No Comments Ashby FrankBluegrassworld music

Ashby Frank‘s “Knee Deep In Bluegrass” is an emotive tribute to the late banjo legend Terry Baucom, written by Frank himself. Recorded by Mountain Home…

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Portuguese trio Espiral Reveals New Single “Pantagruel”

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2024 No Comments Celtic musicEspiralworld music

Portuguese act Espiral unveils their latest single, “Pantagruel,” shedding light on their upcoming album slated for release later this year. The trio includes Ana Clément…

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General News

Folkalist Records, a New World Music Label

World Music Central News Room April 15, 2024 No Comments Folkalist RecordsKavita Shahworld fusionworld music

Folkalist Records is a newly created record label in the world music sphere. Folkalist focuses on showcasing music originating from the Global South, featuring artists…

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Lonesome River Band Presents “Hang Around for the Heartbreak”

World Music Central News Room April 14, 2024 No Comments BluegrassLonesome River Bandworld music

The latest single from Lonesome River Band, titled “Hang Around for the Heartbreak” (Mountain Home Music Company, 2024), epitomizes traditional bluegrass. With banjo player Sammy…

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Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken playing guitars live.
Events

Guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken to Perform at S.F. International Arts Fest

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments Matthew MontfortTeja Gerkenworld fusionworld music

On May 10, 2024, at 8 PM, the Global Guitar Summit will present acclaimed acoustic guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken at the S.F. International…

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T Bone Burnett Releases New Song “Sometimes I Wonder”

World Music Central News Room April 13, 2024 No Comments AmericanaT Bone Burnettworld music

(headline image: T Bone Burnett – photo by Dan Winters) Renowned artist T Bone Burnett has released a new song titled “Sometimes I Wonder,” featuring…

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Afro Celt Sound System in 2024. Photo of the 4 band members.
Tour Announcements

Afro Celt Sound System Announce 2024 UK Tour

World Music Central News Room April 12, 2024 No Comments Afro Celt Sound SystemCeltic musicworld fusionworld music

Afro Celt Sound System will embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK this Autumn, commencing at Islington Assembly Hall on October 9th. This marks…

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