(headline image: Africa Oyé 2023 – Photo by Mark McNulty) The Africa Oyé Festival will take place on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024, at Liverpool’s…
Africa Oyé Festival in Liverpool Finalizes its lineup of international music acts
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Guitar Masters to Perform at First Madrid Community Guitar Festival
Four concerts featuring Rafael Riqueni, Gerardo Núñez, Alfredo Lagos, and Alejandro Hurtado inaugurate the Festival de la Guitarra de la Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Community…
Aynur Secures Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024
The album Rabe by Aynur has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024. Transglobal World Music Chart, May…
Aziza Brahim’s Mawja Lands at #1 on World Music Charts Europe in May 2024
The album Mawja by Sahrawi artist Aziza Brahim has reached the number one spot on the World Music Charts Europe for May 2024. World Music…
José del Curro & David de Jacoba to present “Noche flamenca de cantaores”
Flamenco singers José del Curro y David de Jacoba are set to presenta their show “Noche Flamenca de Cantaores” at Café Berlín in Madrid on…
Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody with Béla Fleck & Friends
Béla Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and sound of the banjo through a remarkable legacy that has taken him all over the musical map.…
Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 – Full Program Revealed
The 2024 program for Edinburgh Tradfest features a diverse array of traditional music, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events across various venues…
Yemen Blues Present their New Music Video “People”
Yemen Blues unveils their latest single, “People,” along with an accompanying music video, continuing their endeavor to foster unity through music. Released by Conscious Music…
Ross Miller Launches ‘The Dedication Jigs’ Video
“The Dedication Jigs” is a new piece by Scottish piper Ross Miller. He is joined by Charlie Stewart on fiddle, Rory Matheson on keyboards, Ross…
“Iwaiwa Funk,’ New Music by Morocco’s Bab L’ Bluz
Bab L’ Bluz, a French-Moroccan world music power quartet, has recently unveiled “Iwaiwa Funk,” the third track from their upcoming album, Swaken. This composition, performed…