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Lucibela at the 16th edition of the Festival Au Fil des Voix at La Cigale poster
Events

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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Music videos New Releases

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's new EP Dandy Shandy
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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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Heading West, Filming - photo credit Douglas Robertson
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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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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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Moonlight Benjamin - Haut là haut
New Releases

Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments Haitian musicMoonlight BenjaminVoodoovoodoo rockworld music

Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…

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Events Showcases

Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Reveal 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 18, 2023 No Comments

New York-based music festival and organization globalFEST and NPR Music have announced the lineup for the third annual Tiny Desk meets globalFEST, a three night online series that features world…

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New Caledonia Act Marcus Gad & Tribe Launches ‘Long Way Home’

World Music Central News Room January 17, 2023 No Comments Marcus GadReggaeworld music

Marcus Gad has released a new single from his forthcoming album. The rising reggae artist from the French-controlled territory of New Caledonia, returns with his usual…

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