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Silkroad's GMW 2023 group photo
Events

Silkroad’s GMW 2023: Fostering a Global Community of Musicians

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2023 No Comments Global Musician WorkshopSilkroadworld fusionworld music

Silkroad and New England Conservatory are partnering for the 2023 Global Musician Workshop (GMW) from August 6-12. The program includes professional development workshops and a…

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Diverse Global Cultures Unite at the 36th Annual Lowell Folk Festival

World Music Central News Room July 21, 2023 No Comments 2023 Lowell Folk Festivalworld music

The 2023 Lowell Folk Festival in Lowell, Massachusetts, will take place from July 28th to July 30th, 2023. This 36th annual world music event features…

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Events

Suma Flamenca Joven to Present Young Flamenco Talent at Madrid’s Teatros del Canal in September 2023

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2023 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamenca Jovenworld music

Madrid’s influential flamenco event, Suma Flamenca Joven is set to present rising flamenco acts at Teatros del Canal in four galas from September 21 to…

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New Releases

The Resurgence of Roy Buchanan’s “When A Guitar Plays The Blues”

World Music Central News Room July 19, 2023 No Comments bluesRoy Buchanan

On Friday, July 21, 2023, Alligator Records will be reintroducing the timeless recording “When A Guitar Plays The Blues” by Roy Buchanan. This album has…

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New Releases

Alligator Records to Unveil Reissue of Delbert McClinton’s Live From Austin

World Music Central News Room July 17, 2023 No Comments bluesDelbert McClinton

On Friday, July 21, 2023, Alligator Records, is set to release a reissue of Delbert McClinton’s “Live From Austin.” This album, which has undergone meticulous…

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Charts

NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: WITCH Claims the Number One Spot

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments WITCHworld musicZambian music

The album Zango (Desert Daze/Partisan) by Zambian band WITCH has claimed the coveted number one spot in the World Music category on the North American…

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Charts

NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Rodrigo y Gabriela Secure the Top Position Once More

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments Mexican musicRodrigo y Gabrielaworld music

In Between Thoughts… A New World (ATO Records) by Rodrigo y Gabriela has reached the number one spot yet again in the Latin Music category…

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Selwyn Birchwood - Exorcist album cover
Charts

NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Selwyn Birchwood Reigns Supreme Once Again

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

The album Exorcist (Alligator Records) by Selwyn Birchwood has secured the top spot once more in the Blues category on the North American College and…

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FMM Sines - World Music Festival
Events

World Music is once again the highlight at FMM Sines

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2023 No Comments FMM Sines - World Music Festivalworld fusionworld music

The south of Portugal had its love affair with music, just two weeks ago with Festival Med 23 and Afro Nation in the region of…

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New Releases

Iconic Blues Album Returns: Johnny Winter’s ‘Guitar Slinger’ to be Reissued by Alligator Records

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2023 No Comments bluesJohnny Winter

Alligator Records is set to reissue Johnny Winter’s esteemed album, “Guitar Slinger,” on Friday, July 21, 2023. Under the meticulous supervision of the original producer,…

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