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Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri at Painters Colony - Photo by Anamaria Stanciu

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Balkan Beats Reborn: Ban & Maneri Reimagine Transylvanian Folk

(headline image: Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri at Painters Colony – Photo by Anamaria Stanciu) On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, pianist Lucian Ban and violist…

Vieux Farka Touré - photo by Kiss Diouara . Vieux playing guitar.

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Desert Blues, Electric Grooves: Vieux Farka Touré Returns to Brooklyn

World Music Central News Room February 24, 2025 No Comments desert blues Malian music Vieux Farka Touré world fusion world music

On Friday, April 25, 2025, renowned Malian guitar virtuoso and vocalist Vieux Farka Touré is set to bring his signature mix of desert blues and…

Collage of artists set to perform. Photo credits: Nibal Malshi: Kory Williams; Guillermina Quiroga: Brandon Kwae; Hamza Akram: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi; Simon Shaheen: ©Jack Vartoogian/FrontRowPhotos

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A Spring 2025 Celebration of World Music & Dance in NYC Presented by Robert Browning Associates

World Music Central News Room February 22, 2025 No Comments Antonio “El Turry Arabic music dutar Flamenco Guillermina Quiroga Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers Indian music Nibal Malshi Oghlan Bakhshi Paco Jarana Pakistani music qawwali Robert Browning Associates Shakir Khan Simon Shaheen tango Turkmen music Ustad Shahid Parvez world fusion world music Zyyda Jumayeva

Robert Browning Associates, in partnership with Lotus Music & Dance and Roulette, are set to present an exciting lineup of world music and dance performances…

a photo of Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, trhey are all holding sarods.

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Ancient Lute Legacy: Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan and Sons Unite in NYC

World Music Central News Room February 20, 2025 No Comments Amaan Ali Bangash Amjad Ali Khan Ayaan Ali Bangash Indian classical music sarod world music

On Friday, May 30, 2025, legendary sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan will take the stage at NYU Skirball Center, joined by his sons, Amaan Ali…

Flamenco Festival New York 2025 poster. A photo of a female flamenco dancer in a yellow dress.

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Flamenco Takes Manhattan: Granada Strikes a Chord in New York

World Music Central News Room February 16, 2025 No Comments Alfonso Losa Carlos de Jacoba El Turry Eva Yerbabuena Flamenco Flamenco Festival New York Juan Habichuela Nieto Kiki Morente La Plazuela Manuel Liñán Marina Heredia Patricia Guerrero Sara Jiménez world music Zen del Sur

The Flamenco Festival New York (FFNY) returns with its 24th edition March 5-15, 2025, bringing the rich cultural heritage of Granada to the forefront. This…

Crossroads Concerts 2025 poster. A collage of photos of artists set to perform.

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Irish-Indian Fusion at the Crossroads in New York

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2025 No Comments Celtic music Irish folk music New York Irish Center world fusion world music

The New York Irish Center continues its world music series, Crossroads Concerts, with a fusion of Irish and Indian folk traditions on Thursday, February 27,…

International Castanets Competition 2025 poster. An image of a castanet that combines various types of castanets.

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International Castanets Competition Returns to Madrid with Teresa Laiz

World Music Central News Room February 13, 2025 No Comments castanet Concurso Internacional de Castañuelas Flamenco International Castanets Competition world music

The International Castanets Competition (Concurso Internacional de Castañuelas), founded by castanet master and concert artist Teresa Laiz, is Spain’s first and only competition dedicated to…

Clockwise From Top Left: Youssou NDOUR, Marina Heredia, Amjad Ali Khan (with Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash), Sona Jobarteh, Paolo Angeli, and Simon Shaheen. Photo credits: Youssou NDOUR - Youri Lenquette, Sona Jobarteh- Rob O'Connor, Paolo Angeli - Nanni Angeli, and Simon Shaheen - Keith Getter. All Other Photos Courtesy of The Artists

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Striking the Right Note: World Music Institute Unveils 2025 Spring-Summer Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2025 No Comments Amaan Ali Bangash Amjad Ali Khan Anoushka Shankar Ayaan Ali Bangash Bill Frisell Derek Gripper Flamenco Indian classical music José Quevedo "El Bolita"La Plazuela Lucian Ban Marina Heredia Mat Maneri Paolo Angeli Rahim AlHaj Simon Shaheen Skúli Sverrisson Sona Jobarteh Spanish music Vieux Farka Touré world fusion world music World Music Institute Yamandu Costa Youssou N'Dour

The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Spring-Summer 2025 season, featuring a mix of globally renowned and emerging artists. Highlights include performances by Anoushka…

The event poster announces a book presentation for El Concierto de Santa Cecilia: Cádiz 1922-2022 on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The event is a homage to the centenary of the 1922 concert by the Sons of Mellizo, featuring historical recreations, sources, and notes. Speakers include Javier Osuna, Ramón Soler, and Miguel Ángel Rodríguez. It takes place at Sin Tarima Libros, C/Magdalena 32, Madrid, organized by Círculo Flamenco de Madrid. Entry is free until capacity is reached.

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Book Presentation in Madrid: El Concierto de Santa Cecilia. Cádiz 1922

World Music Central News Room January 27, 2025 No Comments El Concierto de Santa Cecilia Flamenco Javier Osuna Manuel Sánchez Ramón Soler world music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will host the presentation of the book El Concierto de Santa Cecilia. Cádiz 1922 by Javier Osuna, Ramón Soler, and…

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Flamenco Capital: Madrid’s Epicenter of Flamenco Art During FITUR 2025

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2025 No Comments Cardamomo FITUR Flamenco Flamenco Capital tablao world music

Flamenco Capital unites Madrid’s most prestigious flamenco venues, showcasing this iconic Spanish art form as a cultural and touristic highlight of FITUR 2025 (International Tourism…