Sudanese artist Sulaf has released ‘Shogi Ana’, the second single from her upcoming debut album Aba. Performed in Arabic, Aba is a modern album rooted…
Sulaf Unveils New Single ‘Shogi Ana’ Ahead of Debut Album Aba
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Lowell Folk Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup for Three-Day Celebration of Music and Culture
The 2026 Lowell Folk Festival will return to downtown Lowell from July 24–26 with three days of free performances, cultural programming, food, and family activities.…
Angélique Kidjo to Present Hope! in Central Park
Angélique Kidjo is set to perform at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on August 23, 2026. Five-time Grammy Award winner and Polar Music Prize recipient Angélique…
Maya de Vitry Reveals Tour Dates
American singer-songwriter and guitarist Maya de Vitry will be touring the United States in the next months. She will be promoting her new album, All…
Rumbo North Isles Festival Connects Scotland’s Northern Isles With Argentina
Routes to Roots has announced Rumbo North Isles, a new cross-cultural festival that will bring musicians from Orkney, Shetland, and Argentina together for performances, workshops…
Robert Zielinski Celebrates the Beauty of Australia on ‘Minang Moon Lullaby’
Award-winning Western Australian violinist Robert Zielinski has just released his new single, “Minang Moon Lullaby,” and its accompanying video, a key work from his current…
Manu Chao and Alexandre Carlo Join Playing For Change’s Amazon Advocacy Project
Playing For Change has released “Acontecer,” a new international collaboration that calls attention to the protection of the Amazon, Indigenous communities, and the environment. The…
WOMEX 26 Announces First Showcase Artists for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
World music conference and showcase WOMEX 26 has unveiled the first group of jury-selected Official Showcase artists set to perform in Las Palmas de Gran…
World Music Institute Unveils 2026–27 Season With Debuts, Returning Favorites, and New Artist Series
The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Fall-Winter 2026–27 season, following the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration as a leading New York City presenter of…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Team With Naoki Urasawa for New “Monster” Video
Rodrigo y Gabriela have released the video for their new single, “Monster,” which features original artwork by acclaimed Japanese manga creator Naoki Urasawa. The track…