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East Nash Grass
Music videos

East Nash Grass Launch Music Video, Railroadin’ & Gamblin’

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2023 No Comments BluegrassEast Nash Grass

The recent music video, “Railroadin’ & Gamblin‘”, created by bluegrass band East Nash Grass was shot in the picturesque location of Fernvale, Tennessee, and was…

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Lucy Farrell - We are only Sound
New CDs and digital releases

English Folk Musician Lucy Farrell Unveils Debut Album “We are only Sound”

World Music Central News Room March 30, 2023 No Comments English Folk musicLucy Farrellworld music

Lucy Farrell, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (viola, fiddle and tenor guitar) who has long been a fixture on the UK folk music scene, is set…

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Danûk - Phot by Maria del Mar Marais
New Releases

Middle Eastern Band Danûk Release New single ‘De Çêkin’

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2023 No Comments DanûkKurdish musicSyrian musicworld music

Danûk, a musical collective comprised of exiled Middle Eastern musicians, has recently released the second single entitled ‘De Çêkin’ from their highly anticipated debut album…

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Orkney Folk Festival 2023
Events

Orkney Folk Festival Unveils 2023 Schedule

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2023 No Comments CapercaillieOrkney Folk Festivalworld music

The complete schedule for the 40th annual Orkney Folk Festival has been released, with 48 performers from different parts of the world gathering in Stromness,…

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Nickel Creek 2023 tour poster
Tour Announcements

Nickel Creek Stretch Out 2023 Headline Tour

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris ThileNickel Creekworld music

Nickel Creek‘s 2023 headline tour has been extended with newly confirmed shows in various cities, including Los Angeles, Portland, St. Paul, Denver, Santa Barbara, Dallas,…

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Boone & Foster - Long Journey Home
New Releases

Boone & Foster Launch New Single “Long Journey Home”

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2023 No Comments BluegrassBoone & Fosterworld music

“Long Journey Home” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new single by Boone & Foster in memory of the late Aaron “Frosty” Foster. Musicians include Aaron…

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The Holy Mountain - Awake
New Releases

The Holy Mountain Reveals “Awake” Single

World Music Central News Room March 21, 2023 No Comments folktronicaNorwegian musicThe Holy Mountain

Norwegian folktronica band The Holy Mountain has released a piece titled “Awake.” The song presents a sneak peek of The Holy Mountain’s upcoming album “The…

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Chris Jones & The Night Drivers - Photo by Sandlin Gaither
Music videos

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Unveil Music video for “The Price Of Falling”

World Music Central News Room March 20, 2023 No Comments BluegrassChris Jones and the Night Driversworld music

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have launched their latest music video for “The Price Of Falling,” a bluegrass number that’s quickly ascended to the…

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Tamikrest - Photo by Ishida Masataka
Events

Turaeg Band Tamikrest to perform May 26 in British Columbia, Canada

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2023 No Comments desert bluesMalian musicTamikrestworld music

Tamikrest, the globally renowned rock collective hailing from the Sahara Desert in Mali, will be performing at Massey Theatre in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada…

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Jackson Hollow - Roses
New Releases

Jackson Hollow Unveils New Album Roses

World Music Central News Room March 17, 2023 No Comments BluegrassJackson Hollowworld music

Jackson Hollow, a multi-award-winning band, showcases their exceptional vocals and instrumental skills in their exciting debut album, “Roses,” presented by Mountain Fever Records. The album…

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