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Music videos

Darren Nicholson’s “Big Sky,” a Story About an American Explorer

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments BluegrassDarren Nicholsonworld music

Darren Nicholson has released a new single titled “Big Sky” (Mountain Home Music Company), about a famous American explorer. “This is one of my favorite…

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Chucho Valdés Leads Tribute Tour for the 50th Anniversary of Irakere

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2024 No Comments Chucho ValdésCuban musicworld fusionworld music

(headline image: Chucho Valdés – Photo-by Frederique Menard Aubin) At 82 years old, Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has received seven Grammy Awards…

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Events

Antonio Rey, Eclipse, and Tarwa N-Tiniri: Exciting Acts to Debut at the Córdoba Guitar Festival

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2024 No Comments Flamencoworld music

A long list of artists in this 43rd edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will experience their first performances on the stages of this significant…

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Charts

Vigüela Tops LIMúR Chart for the Second Quarter of 2024

World Music Central News Room July 2, 2024 No Comments Castilian folk musicGalician musicPortuguese musicSpanish musicVigüelaworld fusionworld music

We by Spanish folk band Vigüela is the number album on the LIMúR (Iberian Roots Music) chart for the second quarter of 2024. Vigüela, a…

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Charts

Ali Doğan Gönültaş Secures Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2024

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2024 No Comments Ali Doğan GönültaşKurdish musicTransglobal World Music Chartworld fusionworld music

Keyeyî by Ali Doğan Gönültaş soars to the top on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of July 2024. Read more about the album…

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Charts

Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Rise to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for July 2024

World Music Central News Room July 1, 2024 No Comments Amy SackoBassekou Kouyatengoniworld fusionworld music

The album Djudjon by Malian artists Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko achieved first place at the World Music Charts Europe for July 2024. July Chart…

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Events

Frigg and Góbé, Headliners at Haapavesi Folk Music Festival 2024

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2024 No Comments Finnish musicHaapavesi Folk Music Festivalworld music

The 2024 edition of Haapavesi Folk Music Festival will take place June 27–29. Haapavesi Folk Music Festival’s (founded in 1989) program includes Finnish and international…

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Music videos

“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy

World Music Central News Room June 25, 2024 No Comments BluegrassJaelee Robertsworld music

Jaelee Roberts’ new single, produced by bassist Byron House, features her robust and subtle vocals. In addition, “Georgia Rain” (Mountain Home Music Company) features some…

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New Single “Don’t Come Knockin’” by Crandall Creek

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments BluegrassCrandall Creekworld music

Crandall Creek has released a new bluegrass single, “Don’t Come Knockin’,” featuring lead vocals by Carly Greer. Band leader, guitarist, and primary songwriter Jerry Andrews…

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Events

Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2024 No Comments Estonian musicFinnish musicSommeloworld music

Folk and world music festival Sommelo is set to take place June 26-29, 2024. Sommelo is a unique festival held on both sides of the…

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