(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…
Chucho Valdés Leads Tribute Tour for the 50th Anniversary of Irakere
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Antonio Rey, Eclipse, and Tarwa N-Tiniri: Exciting Acts to Debut at the Córdoba Guitar Festival
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…
Vigüela Tops LIMúR Chart for the Second Quarter of 2024
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…
Ali Doğan Gönültaş Secures Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for July 2024
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…
Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Rise to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for July 2024
The album Djudjon by Malian artists Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko achieved first place at the World Music Charts Europe for July 2024. July Chart…
Frigg and Góbé, Headliners at Haapavesi Folk Music Festival 2024
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…
“Georgia Rain” by Jaelee Roberts Captures Heartbreak with Accuracy
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…
New Single “Don’t Come Knockin’” by Crandall Creek
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…
Sommelo Nordic Border Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
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…
Steve Earle Reveals Reinvention of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”
Steve Earle’s reimagined version of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad” is now available. The new single is from the tribute album, Petty Country: A Country…