Mike Mitchell has released his new single “Bridge I Can’t Burn” via Mountain Fever Records. The track delivers a candid look at the painful turning…
Mike Mitchell Unveils New Heartbreak Single “Bridge I Can’t Burn”
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Folk Showdown In Glasgow – Meet The 2026 Finalists
Organizers have confirmed the five finalists for the Battle of the Folk Bands 2026, held during Celtic Connections in Glasgow. The shortlisted acts are: Àirdan,…
Early Music Trailblazer Gregorio Paniagua, Founder Of Atrium Musicae, Dies At 81
(headline image: Gregorio Paniagua – photo by Carlos Paniagua, 1961) Gregorio Paniagua, Spanish early music director, composer, and founder of the Madrid ensemble Atrium Musicae,…
Alfredo Lagos’ Guitar to Light Up Madrid
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid continues its thirteenth season on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a guitar concert by Alfredo Lagos. The event begins at…
Klezmer Legends The Klezmatics Launch 40th Anniversary Tour With New Album Preview
Grammy-winning klezmer band The Klezmatics has launched its 40th Anniversary World Tour with a live preview of new music from We Were Made for These…
Vasilis Kostas Presents Contemporary And Traditional Music Of Epirus, Greece
(headline image: Vasilis Kostas – Photo by Yannis Psathas) Vasilis Kostas is set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The lauto player…
Korean Mask Dance Rock: Insun Park & Generals Begin first U.S. Tour
South Korean ensemble Insun Park & Generals will launch their first United States tour in Spring 2026, opening with a debut appearance at globalFEST 2026…
Della Mae Grow Their “Family Tree”
Della Mae has released “Family Tree,” the second single from their upcoming album Magic Accident, due January 23. Band founder and fiddler Kimber Ludiker leans…
Vopli Vidopliassova Marks 40 Years With High-Energy Tour
Vopli Vidopliassova begin their 40th anniversary tour this weekend at GlobalFest in New York City. Strong demand led organizers to add a second New York…
Accordionist Teija Niku Unveils Reflective New Album Tovi
Finnish accordionist and composer Teija Niku has released her fourth solo album Tovi in 2026, a self-produced project that continues the artistic direction of her…