The fifth edition of the Vejer Flamenco will take place in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, from July 8 to 11, with a program that…
Vejer Flamenco Expands Its Reach With Tradition and Contemporary Perspectives
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Shannon Slaughter Introduces ‘Child of the Mountain’ Single
Shannon Slaughter has released “Child of the Mountain,” the first single from his upcoming album, Miles Between the Memories. “Child of the Mountain” celebrates mountain…
Babel Music XP Opens 2027 Showcase Applications
Babel Music XP has opened applications for its 2027 showcases, with submissions accepted until July 19. The world music conference will return to Marseille from…
Fran Cortés Unveils ‘Maní’ Video with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez
Fran Cortés has premiered the official music video for “Maní,” his new collaboration with Rocío Soto and Miguel de Antílopez. The track presents a flamenco…
Fatoumata Diawara Reaches No. 1 on July 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart
Fatoumata Diawara’s Massa tops the Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2026. The Malian singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s new album reflects on motherhood, faith, memory,…
Mah Damba Leads July 2026 World Music Charts Europe With Taabolo Koura
Mah Damba’s Taabolo Koura has reached No. 1 on the World Music Charts Europe for July 2026. The Malian singer, born in 1965 into a…
Tomatito to Launch Cádiz Festival Flamencad 2026
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 Shares “Carolina Rain” Video
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,…
TAFA Music Appreciation Series to Host Meena Venki’s Lecture Demonstration on ‘Navarasamum Sangeetamum’
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…
Burns Gets A Fresh Spin
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…