The European Folk Network Conference (EFN) 2024 will be held in Kaustinen, Finland, on September 24 & 25. Kaustinen, deep in the heart of Western…
European Folk Network Conference 2024 To Be Held in Finland
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Lucrecia Carrizo Exudes Sweetness and Simplicity with Voice and Cello
Lucrecia Carrizo‘s latest single, “Corazón de Luna,” released by LaLabelWeb in 2024, marks her debut in the original cello and voice format, introducing a fresh…
Ashby Frank’s Emotive “Knee Deep In Bluegrass”
Ashby Frank‘s “Knee Deep In Bluegrass” is an emotive tribute to the late banjo legend Terry Baucom, written by Frank himself. Recorded by Mountain Home…
Portuguese trio Espiral Reveals New Single “Pantagruel”
Portuguese act Espiral unveils their latest single, “Pantagruel,” shedding light on their upcoming album slated for release later this year. The trio includes Ana Clément…
Folkalist Records, a New World Music Label
Folkalist Records is a newly created record label in the world music sphere. Folkalist focuses on showcasing music originating from the Global South, featuring artists…
Lonesome River Band Presents “Hang Around for the Heartbreak”
The latest single from Lonesome River Band, titled “Hang Around for the Heartbreak” (Mountain Home Music Company, 2024), epitomizes traditional bluegrass. With banjo player Sammy…
Guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken to Perform at S.F. International Arts Fest
On May 10, 2024, at 8 PM, the Global Guitar Summit will present acclaimed acoustic guitarists Matthew Montfort and Teja Gerken at the S.F. International…
T Bone Burnett Releases New Song “Sometimes I Wonder”
(headline image: T Bone Burnett – photo by Dan Winters) Renowned artist T Bone Burnett has released a new song titled “Sometimes I Wonder,” featuring…
Afro Celt Sound System Announce 2024 UK Tour
Afro Celt Sound System will embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK this Autumn, commencing at Islington Assembly Hall on October 9th. This marks…
Casapalma Tops LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart Launched in April 2024
LIMúR, the newly created Iberian Roots Music Chart, has revealed its first chart in April 2024. The album Montañesas (Raso Estudio, 2023) by Spanish band…