(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…
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…
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…
Aurora Vargas and Miguel Salado to Perform at Círculo Flamenco de Madrid
On Thursday, June 20, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will conclude its eleventh season with a special concert featuring renowned cantaora Aurora Vargas, accompanied by…
Festival Med 2024: Celebrating Two Decades of World Music Magic and Memories
Festival Med, also known as Festival Meditarrâneo or simply Festival Med, is a renowned music and cultural event held annually in Loulé, Portugal. This festival…
IX Festival Flamenco Ciudad de Huelva 2024
The ninth edition of the Flamenco Festival ‘Ciudad de Huelva’ will take place from May 30 to June 9, organized by the Huelva City Council…
Paisley Mòd Gold Medalists to Attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland
Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, Gold Medal winners from the 2023 Royal National Mòd in Paisley, will participate in Mòd Chesapeake this August. This event,…
Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 to Present Flamenco Capital
The Sonido Madrid en Vivo 24 series highlights the richness, quality, and artistic diversity of Madrid’s music scene, and flamenco is a significant part of…
Ricky Martin, Loreena McKennitt, and Lila Downs, Headliners at Pirineos Sur 2024
Pirineos Sur, the most significant music event in Aragon and one of Spain’s longest-standing festivals, with over 30 years of history, is all set for…