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Events

The Reeling, New Trad Festival in Glasgow

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Blazin' FiddlesBreabachCeltic musicPeatbog FaeriesScottish musicSkerryvoreThe Reelingworld music

Glasgow is getting a new music festival, “The Reeling,” at Rouken Glen Park, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June 2023. The festival will feature Scottish…

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Frigg live in Norway in 2010 - Photo by Angel Romero
Events

The First European Folk Day, Confirmed for September 23, 2023

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments European Folk Dayworld music

The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced that September 23, 2023, will mark the debut of the first European Folk Day. This celebration will highlight…

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Acid Arab- ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)
New Releases

Acid Arab Releases Third Album ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨)

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments Acid Arabfolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

Acid Arab, the Franco-Algerian collective, has released their third album, ٣ (𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨), featuring ten dancefloor-ready tracks and intimate listening experiences. The album features sophisticated production…

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Son Rompe Pera - Chucha
New Releases

Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments cumbiamarimbaMexican musicSon Rompe Peraworld music

“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…

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Cover of the book Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond
New Books

First Book on Women in Ska Released to Be Released on International Women’s Day

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2023 No Comments ska

The book “Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond” written by ska music historian Heather Augustyn, will be released on March 8,…

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Molly Tuttle - Photo by Samantha Muljat
Awards

Molly Tuttle Awarded Best Bluegrass Album at 65th Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassMolly Tuttleworld music

At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Molly Tuttle was honored with the award for Best Bluegrass Album for her highly praised release “Crooked Tree.” The…

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Omar Sosa, Seckou Keita, Gustavo Ovalles: SUBA Trio — photo by Andrés Pino
Tour Announcements

Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Announce US-Canada Tour April-May 2023

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 2 Comments Gustavo OvalleskoraOmar SosaSeckou Keitaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Cuban virtuoso pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita will be touring the United and Canada as the SUBA Trio featuring Gustavo Ovalles…

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Events

Fresh Ayr folk Festival Announces a Set of Dazzling Acts

World Music Central News Room February 7, 2023 No Comments BluegrassCeltic musicGrainne BradyLaura CorteseScottish musicworld music

Fresh Ayr, the brand new folk festival in Rozelle Park, Ayr (southwestern Scotland), set for Aug 11-13, 2023, has announced new additions to its already…

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LennyTunes and Shalom Mor - The Malfoof Collective
New Releases

The Malfoof Collective Mixes Traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments folktronicaThe Malfoof Collectiveworld fusionworld music

The mini-album “The Malfoof Collective” explores the combination of traditional Black Sea coast music and modern street culture. The album features a mix of traditional…

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Starling Arrow - Oh Darlin'
New Releases

Starling Arrow Launch 5th Single “Oh Darlin’”

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaStarling Arrowworld music

Starling Arrow has released “Oh Darlin’” as the 5th single from their new album. The song is a lullaby for exhausted parents and is available…

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