American record label executive and producer, Chris Strachwitz, passed away on May 5, 2023, in California. He was the founder and president of Arhoolie Records,…
Arhoolie Records Founder and producer Chris Strachwitz Dies at 91
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Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
Seán Keane, one of the finest Irish folk music fiddlers, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was best known as the fiddler for the…
Ellas at Madrid Flamenco festival, 2023
The concluding show of the 2023 Madrid Flamenco festival, entitled Ellas, on May 27, 2023, constitutes the third major production of the event. Notably, Ellas,…
Flushing Town Hall Presents the Cross-Cultural World Fusion of Nation Beat on May 13
On the 13th of May, Flushing Town Hall is scheduled to host a sensational performance by Nation Beat, a cross-cultural fusion band, which will be…
Global Mashup Concert in Queens, New York, Colombia Meets Klezmer
The Global Mashup Concert, set to take place on Saturday, May 6 in Queens, New York, promises to be a unique experience that combines musical…
World Music Institute to Present Vieux Farka Touré, La Manga and dj.henri in New York City
The World Music Institute is set to present an upcoming performance by Vieux Farka Touré, a highly-acclaimed Malian musician, guitarist, and social activist. This event,…
Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba Reveals 2023 Concert Schedule
The Festival de la Guitarra de Córdoba has revealed the schedule for the 2023 edition of the festival, a highly anticipated event for music enthusiasts.…
Altin Gün Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for May 2023
The band Altin Gün, based in the Netherlands, has secured the top spot on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of May 2023…
Global Mashup Concerts Return to Queens, New York in 2023
Flushing Town Hall, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has announced the return of its popular world music series, the Global Mashups, after a hiatus of three years.…
Flamenco for the whole family at Flamenco Madrid 2023
The upcoming Flamenco Madrid festival, slated for 2023, will offer a unique and groundbreaking experience for aficionados of flamenco. On May 14th, the festival will…