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Tray Wellington - Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend cover artwork. The artist standing on a rooftop in a city holding a banjo.
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Tray Wellington Reveals “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend”

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2024 No Comments BluegrassnewgrassTray Wellingtonworld music

Tray Wellington‘s latest single, “Blue Collared Dog and His Green Eyed Friend” (Mountain Home Music Company) revisits the newgrass instrumental genrey. The title, though peculiar,…

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New Music from Mason Via, “Hey Don’t Go”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2024 3 Comments AmericanaMason Viaworld music

Mason Via has rolled out his latest release, “Hey Don’t Go,” under Mountain Fever Records. This country Americana fusion track delves into the theme of…

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Fatoumata Diawara releases New Videoclip “Blues” featuring Roberto Fonseca

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2024 No Comments Fatoumara DiawaraMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Malian star Fatoumata Diawara has unveiled the music video for her track “Blues,” featuring Roberto Fonseca. The song serves as a tribute to her global…

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Award-winning Ivorian Singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré Announces U.S. Tour

World Music Central News Room May 14, 2024 No Comments Dobet GnahoréIvorian musicworld music

Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will be touring North America this summer. Her most recent album is Couleur. A new release is scheduled for June…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Reveals the 2023 Winners

World Music Central News Room May 13, 2024 No Comments Dieudonné RakotomamonjyInternational Songwriting CompetitionJames VasanthanJohn Oriwoworld music

The 2023 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners in the World Music category. Selected by a panel of judges composed of prominent music…

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Junior Sisk Shares “Memories of Mother”

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJunior Siskworld music

Junior Sisk’s latest album, If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records), includes the standout track “Memories of Mother.” This piece reflects Sisk’s…

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Emilio Moret’s Loving Cuban Tribute to Mothers

World Music Central News Room May 11, 2024 No Comments Cuban musicEmilio Moretworld music

Cuban artist Emilio Moret has released the single “Para Todas Las Madres” (For All mothers) on the Lusafrica label. Moret encourages listeners to look at…

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Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpeter Darren Barrett Presents Funk-fueled “The Get Down 4 Real”

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2024 No Comments Darren Barrettfunk

Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpet player and composer Darren Barrett has a new project titled The Get Down 4 Real, a funk album inspired by James Brown backbeats.…

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Dancer Estela Alonso performing at Suma Flamenca 2023 - photo by Ana Yñáñez
Events

Suma Flamenca 2024 Turns Towards Eastern Spanish Flamenco

World Music Central News Room May 10, 2024 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(Headline image: Dancer Estela Alonso performing at Suma Flamenca 2023 – photo by Ana Yñáñez) Suma Flamenca, a pivotal event in Spain’s flamenco scene, will…

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Naike Ponce to Present New Female Flamenco Talent in May 2024

World Music Central News Room May 4, 2024 No Comments Antonia JiménezFlamencoLaura MarchalMélodie GimarNaike PonceNuevos TerritoriosTeresa Hernándezworld music

The SGAE Foundation is launching a new installment of its Nuevos Territorios (New Territories) series, featuring an artist sharing their musical passions while spotlighting emerging…

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