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Baaba Maal Releases New Track ‘Agreement’

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2023 No Comments Baaba MaalSenegalese musicworld music

Senegalese star Baaba Maal has released a new song ‘Agreement’, the fourth track on his upcoming album ‘Being’ (Marathon Artists, March 31, 2023). The hypnotic,…

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Ricky Kej Announces Documentary on the Mystic Musicians of Bengal

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2023 No Comments Baul musicIndian musicRicky Kejworld music

Renowned Indian musician and composer Ricky Kej has announced the release of the epic documentary film ‘Who is Baul’ on YouTube on February 22, 2023.…

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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid to Host Encounter with Famed Photographer Pepe Lamarca

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2023 No Comments FlamencoPepe Lamarcaworld music

Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced Encuentro con Pepe Lamarca, a meeting with one of Spain’s most famous flamenco photographers. It will take place on…

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Lucibela to Perform at Festival Au Fil des Voix 2023

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments Cape Verdean musicLucibelamornaworld music

Cape Verdean artist Lucibela is set to perform at the 16th edition of the Festival Au Fil des Voix at La Cigale in Paris on…

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Spadei Reveals “Shine a Light” Single

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments meditation musicSpadeiworld fusionworld music

Spadei, an American group consisting of Wally Ingram, Tom Freund, and Stevie Blacke, have announced their second single “Shine a Light” due out January 24th.…

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Earthkry Unveils New EP ‘Dandy Shandy’

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments EarthkryReggaeworld fusionworld music

Roots reggae and rock fusion band Earthkry has released a new EP titled “Dandy Shandy” (Wash House Music Group). On the new record, EarthKry highlights…

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Award-Winning Shooglenifty Documentary coming to Scottish Cinemas

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicShoogleniftyworld fusionworld music

Heading West, the extraordinary new documentary film about Shooglenifty, one of the most innovative Scottish music bands ever formed in the 1990s, is set to…

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Events

La Linea 23 – The London Latin Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Jorge DrexlerLa LineaLatin American musicSusana Bacaworld music

London Latin Music Festival La Linea will return in 2023 with its trademark mix of international stars and the brightest emerging talent from across the diverse music scene…

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Awards

The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Adekunle GoldAfrican musicAzayaBaaba MaalGutu AberaIsmaël LôTeddy Afroworld fusionworld musicYoussou N'Dour

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…

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Obituaries

Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDavid Crosbyfolk-rockThe Byrds

Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…

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