Icelandic multi-instrumentalist and composer Asgeir Asgeirsson has released the boxed set “Icelandic Folksongs Trilogy Vol. 1-3” on the Sanga label. Number 1 is titled “Two…
Asgeir Asgeirsson Releases Icelandic Folksongs Trilogy Vol 1-3
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Smetonos ūsai Unveils Trunksmas
Lithuanian band Smetonos ūsai (Smetona’s Mustaches) has released its debut album titled Trunksmas (the Rumble) on the Edita Gumauskaitė label. The trio performs dance tunes…
FlamencoEñe presents 6th Flamenco Festival for International Programmers in December 2021
The international showcase FlamencoEñe will take place December 2-4, 2021 at Teatro Circo Murcia in Murcia, Spain. The showcase is designed to introduce new and…
Suba by Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Number 1 album at Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2021
Suba, the new collaboration by Cuban pianist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is the top album at Transglobal World Music Chart in…
Pulcinella & Maria Mazzotta Top the World Music Charts Europe in December 2021
The album Grifone by Pulcinella and Maria Mazzotta is the number one recording at the World Music Charts Europe in December 2021. This collaboration brings…
SGAE Foundation Reveals Second Edition of ‘Cante Flamenco’ in Madrid
The SGAE Foundation will present the second edition of Cante flamenco, a series devoted to flamenco singing programmed by flamenco guitarist Juan Carmona. The concerts…
Aurelio Martinez & The Garifuna Soul Band to Perform in New York City
Honduran singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, and political activist, Aurelio Martinez is set to perform with The Garifuna Soul Band on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at (le)…
IndiEarth XChange Announces 2nd Edition of Culturas 360° Free Online Festival
IndiEarth XChange has announced the second edition of Culturas 360° in association with 13 world music festivals. The 2-day free festival will broadcast November 27…
Miroca Paris to Release live in Warsaw EP
Famed Cape Verdean musician Miroca Paris is set to release an EP titled Miroca Paris live in Warsaw. The EP was recorded during his 10…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces First Inductees
The newly created Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the first inductees. The Hall of Fame includes three categories: Artist, Industry and Media…