Solas is set to perform at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Founded in 1995, the trailblazing Celtic music ensemble reunites to mark three…
Solas Celebrates 30 Years of Celtic Innovation
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Eskorzo and Muerdo Turn “La Tumba” Into a Vintage Son Cubano Delight
Eskorzo and Muerdo have released a new version of “La Tumba,” recasting the track as a classic son cubano. It’s a preview of Eskorzo’s 30th-anniversary…
Tribute to Sabicas Ties Flamenco Festival NY
Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Álvaro Martinete, and Olga Pericet are set to perform at The Town Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In celebration of…
Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest Roll Out “Recurrent” Music Video
Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest (conducted by Jules Buckley) have released a video for “Recurrent.” This is a piece from its new album Somni (GroundUP…
Eight Flamenco Finalists Head To Sevilla Showdown
The SGAE Foundation has announced the eight finalists for the III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award 2025. The final will take place on Wednesday,…
Remedy Tree Lean Into Heart-On-Sleeve Bluegrass On “Let Her Know”
Remedy Tree has named “Let Her Know” as the focus track from their album Beyond What I Can See. The song is a stripped-down bluegrass…
Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi Present Persian Classical Music At Roulette
(headline image: Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi – Photo by Mehdi Rostami) Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi are set to perform at Roulette on Saturday,…
Mariachi El Bronx Are Back With Mariachi El Bronx IV And “Forgive Or Forget”
Los Angeles band Mariachi El Bronx will end a decade-long recording break with the release of their new album Mariachi El Bronx IV on February…
WOMEX 2026 Calls For World Music Proposals In Gran Canaria
WOMEX – the Worldwide Music Expo – has opened its Call For Proposals for the 32nd edition. The conference and showcase is set to take…
Two Festivals Share Top Prize At 2025 Transglobal World Music Awards
The Transglobal World Music Chart has announced the winners of its 2025 Festival Awards, confirming a tie for the Best Festival Award. Best Festival Award…