The album “Savoy” (Linus/Stony Plain) by legendary American roots music artist Taj Mahal has landed at #1 on the Blues Music category on the North…
Taj Mahal Secures Number One Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of May 23
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Dom Flemons Rises to the Top of NACC’s Folk Music Chart for the Week of May 23
The album “Traveling Wildfire” by Dom Flemons has reached the number one spot in the Folk Music category on the North American College and Community…
Altin Gün Tops NACC World Music Chart for Week Ending May 23
The band Altin Gün has secured the top spot in the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC) charts for…
Rainforest World Music Festival Makes Triumphant Return in June 2023!
The iconic Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) returns in 2023 with yet another mix of global rhythms and cultural heritage. The eagerly anticipated world music…
Antonis Antoniou Releases ‘Throisma Remixed’
Antonis Antoniou, the acclaimed Cypriot musician, composer, and producer known for his remarkable contributions as a member of Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke, has released…
Tanxugueiras Triumph at Spanish MIN Independent Music Awards in Roots Music Category
Spanish act Tanxugueiras continues to achieve resounding success this year, garnering two MIN Independent Music Awards for their album “Diluvio.” The trio from the region…
“Libres” by Las Migas Wins AIE Independent Music Award for Best Flamenco Album
“Libres” by Las Migas, the renowned flamenco crossover ensemble from Spain, has emerged victorious once again, claiming the coveted AIE Independent Music Award for Best…
FlamencoEñe Off 2023: A Revolutionary Expression of Flamenco at Theatro Club, Málaga
In conjunction with the official FlamencoEñe showcases, the esteemed SGAE Foundation will once again revive the FlamencoEñeOFF project, marking its second consecutive year within the…
European Folk Day 2023: Establishing a Key Date in the Annual Calendar
The inaugural European Folk Day, slated for Saturday, 23rd September 2023, marks a significant milestone in the realm of folk music, dance, and storytelling. This…
Snarky Puppy’s Michael League Announces New Bokanté album, ‘History’
Bokanté, an international ensemble spearheaded by the Grammy-winning founder of Snarky Puppy, Michael League, has revealed plans for the release of their forthcoming studio album,…