Fundación SGAE will present a new edition of its “Nuevos Territorios” series, this time dedicated to contemporary flamenco under the direction of Patricia Guerrero. The…
Patricia Guerrero Curates New Voices of Flamenco in Madrid Series
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Gnoss Share Lively New Single “Emily”
Contemporary Scottish folk band Gnoss have released “Emily,” the latest single from the four-piece ensemble. The group features fiddle, flute, guitar, and bodhrán. They continue…
Flamenco Christmas Jerez-Style to Return to Madrid in 2026
Flamenco show Así Canta Jerez en Navidad (This is how Jerez sings at Christmas) has announced the first dates of its 15th-anniversary tour, with Madrid…
Staran Join Forces With Julie Fowlis on New Single “Duan Callaig”
Scottish band Staran have released the Celtic folk-pop single “Duan Callaig,” featuring guest vocals from the great Julie Fowlis. The track is written by Kim…
Edinburgh Tradfest to Celebrate the traditional music of Scotland in May 2026
Edinburgh Tradfest will return from Friday, May 1, to Monday, May 11, 2026, with events scheduled at venues across the city. The festival will present…
Fatoumata Diawara Celebrates Freedom on New Single, “Fala”
Malian singer-guitarist Fatoumata Diawara has released a single named “Fala.” The song’s title means “orphan” in Bambara (language of Mali). It is a haunting ballad…
Backline Unveils New Single “Reaping the Blues”
Backline has released “Reaping the Blues,” a new single about love, loss, and reflection through a contemporary bluegrass approach. The South Carolina band weaves traditional…
Deanie Richardson And Kimber Ludiker Honor Howdy Forrester On “Rutland’s Reel”
Deanie Richardson of Sister Sadie and Kimber Ludiker of Della Mae have released “Rutland’s Reel” (Mountain Home Music Company), a new single for that pays…
“Música no Forte” Sets Summer 2026 Lineup in Lajes do Pico, Azores
The fifth season of Música no Forte will bring artists from Brazil, Spain, and several Azorean islands to the stage at Forte de Santa Catarina…
Blanca Paloma Previews Debut Album With Sentaíta en la escalera
Blanca Paloma has released “Sentaíta en la escalera” (sitting on the stairs), the second preview of her debut album, Trenza mía, due on June 9.…