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VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival poster. A black and white photo of a female dancer highlighting her hands.
Events

Top Flamenco Talent to Perform at VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival in Alicante

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2024 No Comments

The VIII Flamenco Mediterráneo Festival will showcase the winners of the 2024 Cante de las Minas competition in Alicante on November 23. The event, organized…

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Tampere by Juha Suhonen
Conferences Events

WOMEX 2025 Conference to Return to Tampere, Finland

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2024 No Comments world fusionworld music

(headline image: Tampere – Photo by Juha Suhonen) Tampere, Finland, will host the 31st edition of world music conference WOMEX from October 22-26, 2025. This…

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Folk Alliance International Portugal 2025 focus poster
Events

FAI 2025 to Spotlight Portugal’s Rich Folk Music Tradition

World Music Central News Room October 22, 2024 No Comments Joana AlegreJoão Diogo LeitãoLusitanian GhostsMarta Pereira da CostaOmiriPortuguese musicRetimbrarworld music

Folk Alliance International (FAI) has selected Portugal as the featured Country Focus for its 2025 conference. In partnership with Why Portugal, the event will explore…

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Círculo Flamenco de Madrid. Poster with a listing of allupcoming concerts.
Events

Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Unveils 2024-2025 Season: A Rich Lineup of 32 Events

World Music Central News Room October 21, 2024 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridFlamencoworld music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced the program for its twelfth season (2024-2025), featuring 32 events that put the spotlight on flamenco singing, concert…

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Guinevere - Photo by Stefano D'Angelo. Photo of the artist outdoors.
Music videos

Guinevere Releases Poignant New Single “Unravel,” Honoring a Lost Friend

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2024 No Comments ethereal folkGuinevere

(headline image: Guinevere – Photo by Stefano D’Angelo) Italian-born singer and songwriter Guinevere has unveiled her latest single, “Unravel,” an evocative mix of folk-rock, pop,…

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Manuela Carrasco - Photo by Paco Sánchez. Manuela dancing live.
Events

Suma Flamenca’s First Week: A Celebration of Flamenco Excellence

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(headline image; Manuela Carrasco – Photo by Paco Sánchez) The first week of Suma Flamenca will feature 16 performances across Madrid and San Lorenzo de…

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Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 - Photo by Pablo Lorente
General News

Pepe Habichuela Opened Suma Flamenca Festival with a Nod to His Roots

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarJosemi CarmonaPepe Habichuelaworld music

(headline image: Pepe Habichuela performing live at Suma Flamenca 2024 – Photo by Pablo Lorente) Last night, Pepe Habichuela inaugurated the 19th edition of the…

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Wardruna cover photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll. Shows a bear fur background with a rune in the middle.
Music videos

Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Norwegian musicWardrunaworld music

Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…

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Gerardo Núñez - Photo by Ricardo Bustillo. Gerardo playing guitar.
Events

Masters of Flamenco Guitar at Suma Flamenca 2024

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments Ana CrismánFlamencoGerardo NuñezPepe HabichuelaSuma FlamencaVicente Amigoworld music

(headline image: Gerardo Núñez – Photo by Ricardo Bustillo) Suma Flamenca 2024 will feature a diverse range of flamenco guitar performances by some of the…

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Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years cover artwork. A black and white photo of Joni Mitchell wearing a beret.
New CDs

Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: A Deep Dive into Her Jazz Evolution (1976-1980)

World Music Central News Room October 15, 2024 No Comments American folk musicJazzJoni Mitchell

Rhino Records has released Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), marking the latest entry in the ongoing, GRAMMY-winning series. This volume continues…

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