Rudolstadt Festival will return July 2–5, 2026. The event is set to bring world music concerts, workshops, discussions, and a large children’s program to venues…
Rudolstadt Gets A Fresh Spin For 2026: New Stages, Same Big Folk Energy
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Bernhard Wöstheinrich and Rainer Frey Unveil Polyphony Performance Series 019 20251118
Electronic musicians Bernhard Wöstheinrich and Rainer Frey have released Polyphony Performance Series 019 20251118. The album documents the 19th concert in their ongoing Polyphony series.…
Fela Kuti Grammy Tribute Hits Los Angeles This Saturday Night
Los Angeles will host a live band event that honors Fela Kuti’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, January 31, at The Paramount. The show…
Clamores Turns 45 And Gets “Al Compás” With Flamenco Fire
Madrid’s Sala Clamores (Calle Alburquerque) will mark its 45th anniversary with Clamores Al Compás, a flamenco-focused concert series. The shows will run throughput February, March,…
Gail Swanson Salutes Rebel Mom In New Single “My Mama Marched”
(headline image: Gail Swanson – Photo by Bruce Forrester) Maui, Hawaii-based singer-songwriter Gail Swanson has released a new single, “My Mama Marched,” a tribute to…
Walters Brings Warm Island Pulse On Ti Love
David Walters is set to release his new album Ti Love on January 30, 2026, through Heavenly Sweetness. The project is his first full-length in…
Bassist Jon von Boehm Says “Not Today” With A Five-Minute Jam Starter
Jon von Boehm has released “Not Today,” the first single from his upcoming fourth album, Reflections, due in March 2026. The five-minute instrumental features musicians…
Folk Stars And Changemakers Lead 2026 International Folk Music Awards
The International Folk Music Awards for the 2025 cycle were presented on January 21, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the Folk Alliance International Conference.…
Rudy Adrian Introduces New Video “Castle Rocks”
Electronic music artist Rudy Adrian has released a new video titled “Castle Rocks” from his new album, Along The Coppermine Ridge (Spotted Peccary Music).
Solas Celebrates 30 Years of Celtic Innovation
Solas is set to perform at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Founded in 1995, the trailblazing Celtic music ensemble reunites to mark three…