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Guitarist José Almarcha Unveils “Venta Borondo” Single

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2021 1 Comment Flamencoflamenco guitarJosé Almarcha

Flamenco guitarist José Almarcha has unveiled a new single and music video titled “Venta Borondo (Bulerías).” The musical piece will appear on the upcoming album…

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Festival International de Louisiane 2021 to Combine Virtual and In-Person Concerts

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments Cajun musicFestival International de LouisianeLouisiana musicworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has announced its plans for pivoting the 2021 event in a way that continues to celebrate the local Louisiana roots music…

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Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference 2021 Announces Spotlight Showcases

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments American folk musicFolk Alliance Internationalworld music

Instead of Official Showcases that typically happen at the in-person conference, Folk Alliance International is presenting Spotlight Showcasesin 2021. These are one-hour pre-recorded live performances…

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Africa Oyé to Present South African Artists on Nyumbani Episode 2

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2021 No Comments Africa OyeSouth African musicVusi Mahlasela

Music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the line-up for the second episode of their new online series of original concerts, interviews, documentaries and DJ sets,…

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Steel Guitar across the Pacific

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2021 No Comments Hawaiian musicPaul AgarPolynesian music

Australian steel guitar player Paul Agar has released an instrumental lounge album under the name The South Pasifika Sound Project that celebrates the music of…

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Russian Ensemble Vedan Kolod to release Gorodische

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2021 No Comments Russian musicVedan Kolod

Russian folk ensemble Vedan Kolod has is re-releasing Gorodische (CPL-Music), scheduled for release on February 5. Vedan Kolod strive to make traditional folk songs from…

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Speak Music Be Kind Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2021 2 Comments Speak Music Be Kind Festival

The second edition of Speak Music Be Kind Festival 2021 will be virtual this year. The festival features award-winning artists on the Canadian music scene,…

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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Reveals Programming for January to March 2021

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2021 No Comments Flamenco

Music association Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced the programming for January through March 2021. The first show will take place on Tuesday, January 26th…

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New Energy for Old Belgian Music

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2021 No Comments Belgian musicWÖR

About Towers – New Energy for Old Belgian Music (ARC Music) is the title of the new album from Belgian band WÖR. Release date is…

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‘Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey’ Available Soon

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2021 No Comments Patricia ChinReggaeVP Records

A new book titled ‘Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey’ will be available on March 17, 2021. The book tells the important history of Patricia…

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