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Black Banjo Renaissance Symposium artists: (left to right) Brandi Waller-Pace, Lillian Werbin and Dom Flemons.

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Black Banjo Renaissance Symposium and Concert in Washington, DC in July 2026

The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress will celebrate the Black Banjo Renaissance with a free, public symposium and concert on July 21st.…

Vejer Flamenco 2026 presentation. Two women and four men next to the festival poster.

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Vejer Flamenco Expands Its Reach With Tradition and Contemporary Perspectives

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2026 No Comments Águeda Saavedra Ale Suárez Andres Barrios El Mawy El Yiyo Flamenco Manuela Carpio Soleá Gatica Vejer Flamenco world music

The fifth edition of the Vejer Flamenco will take place in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, from July 8 to 11, with a program that…

Flamencad 2026 presentation. A photo of six officials and artists. Three men and three women, next to the festival poster.

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Tomatito to Launch Cádiz Festival Flamencad 2026

World Music Central News Room June 30, 2026 No Comments Alonso Núñez "Rancapino Chico"Antonio Gómez "El Turry"Camarón de la Isla Cheyenne Curro Velázquez-Gaztelu Esmeralda Rancapino Ezequiel Montoya Flamenco Fuensanta Blanco Jesús Méndez Joni Cortés José del Tomate Juan Fernández Juan José Villar Kiki Cortiñas Marcos de Silva Morenito de Íllora Rancapino Reyes Carrasco Tomatito Valeria Reyes Vanesa Beltrán Vero La India world music

The flamenco series Flamencad will return to Cádiz on July 9 with support from the Provincial Council of Cádiz, presenting four nights of performances at…

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TAFA Music Appreciation Series to Host Meena Venki’s Lecture Demonstration on ‘Navarasamum Sangeetamum’

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2026 1 Comment Indian music Meena Venki Navarasamum Sangeetamum world music

The Ace Fine Arts (TAFA) has announced a lecture demonstration by Meena Venki of Delhi as part of its Music Appreciation Series. The event, titled…

Lowell Folk Festival Boarding House Park. A shot of the audience from behind. Photo credit: credit LMTLSS Media.

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Lowell Folk Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup for Three-Day Celebration of Music and Culture

World Music Central News Room June 28, 2026 No Comments A Cappella Gospel African American Gospel African diaspora music Alash Americana Amit Kavthekar Authentic Unlimited Batuque Bluegrass Caribbean music Catherine Russell Celtic music Classic Country Cultural Dance Dat Mighty 9 featuring Big Chief Romeo Delta Blues Eastern Sound Orchestra Elida Almeida Emily Gimble Fabiola Méndez Fife and Drum Folk Music funana Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Haitian Dance indigenous music Irish Traditional Music Jazz John Doyle & Friends Kunal Gunjal Latin American music Lowell Folk Festival Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Mardi Gras Indian Music Melissa Carper Michela Musolino Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers Peniel Guerrier polka Puerto Rican Folk Roots Music Rosa Tatuata santoor Scissor Dance Sicilian Traditional Music South Indian classical music Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks tabla The Chankas of Perú throat singing traditional music Tres En Punto Trío Romántico Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers Wampanoag Traditional Music world music Zydeco

The 2026 Lowell Folk Festival will return to downtown Lowell from July 24–26 with three days of free performances, cultural programming, food, and family activities.…

Angélique Kidjo - Photo by Brantley Gutiérrez. Angélique wearing a turban and a dress with a large flower on the shoulder.

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Angélique Kidjo to Present Hope! in Central Park

World Music Central News Room June 27, 2026 No Comments Afropop Angelique Kidjo Beninese music world music

Angélique Kidjo is set to perform at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on August 23, 2026. Five-time Grammy Award winner and Polar Music Prize recipient Angélique…

Rumbo North Isles poster. A design with colorful sides including a bird and listing of artists.

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Rumbo North Isles Festival Connects Scotland’s Northern Isles With Argentina

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2026 No Comments Acoustic Music Amy Laurenson Argentine Folk Auskerry Catriona Price Celtic music Contemporary Folk Cross-Cultural Music El Guapo electronic music Fara funk fusion music indie folk Instrumental Music Intercultural Collaboration Jazz Jonatan Szer Juan Grabina Kris Drever Latin American music Lohdóh Noelia Recalde Norman Wilmore rock Roots Music Routes to Roots Rumbo North Isles Scottish Folk Singer-Songwriter Skelpit The Chair traditional music Twelfth Day world fusion world music

Routes to Roots has announced Rumbo North Isles, a new cross-cultural festival that will bring musicians from Orkney, Shetland, and Argentina together for performances, workshops…

Conferences Events Showcases

WOMEX 26 Announces First Showcase Artists for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2026 No Comments womex womex 2026 WOMEX 26 world fusion world music

World music conference and showcase WOMEX 26 has unveiled the first group of jury-selected Official Showcase artists set to perform in Las Palmas de Gran…

Photo Collage. (Clockwise from top left: Laura Itandehui, Minyo Crusaders, L Shankar, Angélique Kidjo, DakhaBrakha, Niladri Kumaar, Leenalchi, Bia Ferreira) Photo Credits: L Shankar - Jonathan Woo, Minyo Crusaders - Yukitaka Amemiya, Laura Itandehui - Valentina Grisales, Leenalchi - Swan Studios, Niladri Kumaar - NK Archives, Bia Ferreira - Juh Almeida, DakhaBrakha -Tanya Vilchynska, Angélique Kidjo - Brantley Gutierrez)

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World Music Institute Unveils 2026–27 Season With Debuts, Returning Favorites, and New Artist Series

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2026 No Comments Angelique Kidjo Bia Ferreira DakhaBrakha L Shankar Laura Itandehui Leenalchi Minyo Crusaders Niladri Kumaar world fusion world music World Music Institute

The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Fall-Winter 2026–27 season, following the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration as a leading New York City presenter of…

La Mar de Músicas 2026 poster. A colorful volcano exploding.

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La Mar de Músicas Unveils International Lineup Ahead of July Festival

World Music Central News Room June 20, 2026 No Comments Carminho Ecuador Ecuadorian music Humazapas Jatun Mama Judeline La Mar de Músicas LaTorre Lila Down Lolabúm Machaka Margarita Laso Maria Arnal Monsieur Periné Niño de Elche Omou Sangaré pablopablo Paola Navarrete Papaya Dada Raül Refree Rodrigo Cuevas Rubén Blades San Pedro Bonfim y sus milagros Silvana Estrada Sílvia Pérez Cruz Sona Jobarteh Swing Original Monks world music Xoel López

One month remains until the start of La Mar de Músicas, the Spanish world music and pop festival organized by Cartagena City Council, which will…