The album Diré by Malian artist Idrissa Soumaoro repeated the number one position for a second month in a row on World Music Charts Europe…
Idrissa Soumaoro Claims Top Position Once More on World Music Charts Europe for November 2023
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Suma Flamenca to Present Estrella Morente and Rafael Riqueni’s tribute to La Niña de los Peines and El Niño Ricardo
The final week of Suma Flamenca 2023 will feature Estrella Morente and Rafael Riqueni‘s tribute to La Niña de los Peines and El Niño Ricardo…
Scottish Artist Ailie Robertson Unveils Cradle Song
Harp player Ailie Robertson has a new single out titled “Cradle Song.” This piece is a version of J.S Skinner’s beautiful lullaby, Cradle Song. Ailie…
Osso Sacro Triumphs at the 16th ‘Premio Andrea Parodi’ World Music Contest
Osso Sacro, hailing from Campania, emerged triumphant at the 16th edition of the prestigious “Premio Andrea Parodi” World Music contest. The event was held from…
WOMEX Embarks on a Journey to Manchester for Its 30th Anniversary Edition in 2024
The globe-trotting world music convention, WOMEX, is all set to commemorate its 30th installment in Manchester, United Kingdom, in the upcoming year. Slated for October…
Centenary Celebrations of Composer Smt. Kalyani Varadarajan
In the enchanting world of Carnatic Music, the composers have played a vital role in sustaining the sampradaya (tradition) and at the same time taking…
Celina da Piedade Presents “Calimero e a Pêra Verde” Music Video
Squeezebox player and vocalist Celina da Piedade, one of Portugal’s leading folk music artists, has just rolled out the live video of one of the…
Danny Roberts Presents a Fiery Instrumental, “West Virginia Red”
Mandolin maestro Danny Roberts has released an instrumental track titled “West Virginia Red.” Roberts, a founding member of bluegrass sextet, The Grascals, serves up a…
Portuguese Fado Artist Lina Unveils Latest Single “Desamor”
On ‘Desamor,’ the Portuguese fadista (fado singer) Lina channels her vocal skill and sensitivity towards the timeless verses of Portugal’s most revered historical poet, Luís…
Flamenco Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco in Madrid
Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado is set to present Maestros del arte clásico flamenco (Masters of Classic Flamenco Art) at the Teatro La Abadía in Madrid on…