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Music Guide for 2016 St. Patrick’s Day
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IndiEarth xChange 2015: conference and showcase of world music and indie acts in India
The annual IndiEarth xChange, with four editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…
Tunisia’s Rising Star and Its Post-Revolutionary Creative Economy – 2015 Retrospective Kudos: The Jaou Tunis Conference
2015 represents a cherished first trip to Tunisia and what was a most enjoyable, brief yet direct experience with the country’s cultural scene in Tunis,…
Christmas Music for 2015
It’s that time of year and I am completely strung out on caffeine and Christmas music, so much so that I giggled so hard…
Choice Music Selections to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2015
The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2015: 18 years of global sound, diversity and celebration!
The annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) is now in its 18th edition, and featured 24 bands from around the planet.…
How world music bands build collective vision, promote indigenous culture and yet adapt to changing times
The 18th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 music festivals by Songlines magazine, delivered…
Remarkable World Music Programming at Duke Performances 2015-2016 Season
Duke Performances recently revealed the programming for the 2015-2016 season. This year, the world music presentations look especially appealing. The first artist scheduled to…
Etnosur 2015 July 15 Photo Report
World music festival Etnosur 2015 started yesterday, July 17. Here, we publish photos from the first day’s events. The festival takes place in the…
The Three New Bluegrass Divas Land for the First and Only Time in the Mediterranean
Last May, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan, among other artists, appeared at the Blues & Ritmes Festival in Badalona (city next to…