The Singing Contest Cante por Serranas de Prado del Rey, celebrating its XLVII edition, is a significant event in the world of flamenco. Held annually,…
The Singing Contest Cante por Serranas de Prado del Rey to Honor Lola Flores
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Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single ‘Bella Ci Dormi’
Janalynn Castelino has released “Bella Ci Dormi,” a traditional ballad that has its roots in Southern Italy, recorded with her high-pitched powerhouse vocals. The 24-year-old…
Ghana Meets New Orleans: A Fusion of Cultures in Flushing Town Hall’s Global Mashup Concert Series
The Global Mashup concert world music series at Flushing Town Hall continues with the “Ghana Meets New Orleans” concert featuring Kotoko Brass, a West African-inspired…
Flamenco Icon Carmen Linares Receives Cante de las Minas ‘Placa de Oro’ Award
In the world of flamenco, it is rare to see someone dedicating over 40 years to the art form, but there are a few exceptional…
The ‘Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles’ Releases Double-Sided Single
The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol 1 has released two music videos. The two songs, “Okukomawe” by Abadongo Abaganda (Uganda) and…
Zeki Çağlar Namlı Saz Band Unveils “Hope is You” Video
Zeki Çağlar Namlı has launched a music video featuring the song “Hope is You.” The Turkish artist is an extraordinary musician who has revolutionized the…
Record Label Delmark Releases 70th Anniversary Anthology
Delmark Records is turning 70. Bob Koester founded it in St. Louis. When Koester released his first record, jazz and blues were taking shape, and…
Smithsonian Folkways to Release Four 75th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on…
Tinariwen Rises to the Top of Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023
The album Amatssou by Tinariwen has secured the top spot in the Transglobal World Music Chart for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More about the…
Omara Portuondo Ascends to the Pinnacle of World Music Charts Europe for August 2023
The album Vida by Omara Portuondo has reached the number one spot in the World Music Charts Europe for August 2023. August 2023 Chart More…