WOMEX, the Worldwide Music Expo, will return to Gran Canaria in 2026, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, confirmed as host city for the…
Back To The Beach: WOMEX 2026 Heads To Las Palmas, Oct. 21–25
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Indika 2025: Liverpool’s Indian Arts Festival Unveils 15-Day Lineup, Headlined By Sarathy Korwar
Milap’s biennial Indika festival returns to the Liverpool City Region from 17 to 31 October 2025, marking the organization’s 40-year anniversary with 15 days of…
Festival Cordas Marks 10 Years With Rare Instruments And World Music Stars
Festival Cordas is celebrating its 10th edition in Madalena do Pico, Azores, with local players sharing stages with international artists and rarely heard string instruments.…
Carmen Avilés and Queralt Lahoz Release “Baila,” a Celebration of Freedom and Music
Flamenco dancer Carmen Avilés joins forces with Queralt Lahoz on “Baila,” a track from her upcoming album Carmela. The song combines Avilés’s flamenco roots with…
If You’ve Got the Guts
A Swede who resides in Thailand, reggae artist Mr. Hammer nails the message on “The Songs of Courage,” urging the listener to have the proper…
Aga Khan Music Awards Unveil 22 Finalists For 2025
The Aga Khan Music Programme has named 22 finalists for the 2025 Aga Khan Music Awards, selected from more than 300 nominees across 16 countries.…
For The Love Of God: Qawwali And Gospel Converge At Town Hall
The Town Hall and Vagabond Media announced For The Love Of God!, a cross-tradition concert set for Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at…
Aynur to Headline Barbican Show April 2, 2026
Aynur will headline a show at Barbican in London on 2 April 2026, part of her first UK tour slated for spring 2026. Recognized as…
Viren Neel Splashes “Reds And Blues”
Trinidad-born singer, songwriter, and composer Viren Neel has released “Reds and Blues,” the first single from his upcoming EP on Ineffable Records. Produced by Loud…
Portuguese Fado Star Carminho Unveils Balada do país que dói Video
Carminho, one of the leading fado acts, has rolled out a new music video titled “Balada do país que dói” (Ballad of the Country that…