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Islay Sessions Returns Nov. 7–9 To Mark 10 Years Of Fraser Shaw

World Music Central News Room September 19, 2025 No Comments Adam SutherlandCeltic musicInnes WatsonJohn SommervilleKevin O’NeillScottish musicworld music

The Islay Sessions returns from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 7–9, 2025, with events at the Port Charlotte Hotel and Bruichladdich Hall in the Inner Hebrides…

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FluteFling Sets Aberdeen Weekend With Hamish Napier And Kirsten Allstaff

World Music Central News Room September 18, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicFluteFlingHamish NapierKirsten AllstaffScottish musicworld music

FluteFling returns to Aberdeen, Scotland, from Friday, October 31, to Sunday, November 2, 2025. The weekend features award-winning musician Hamish Napier and Kirsten Allstaff, the…

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Back To Avenue A: New York Gypsy Festival Turns 20 At Drom

Music of the World September 17, 2025 No Comments Husnu SenlendiriciNew York Gypsy FestivalRomashkaSerkan CagriSlavic Soul Party!world fusionworld musicYalla YallaZlatne Uste

The New York Gypsy Festival returns to the East Village for its 20th anniversary run at Drom from Sunday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 19,…

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Kayhan Kalhor playing kamancha © Liudmilla Jefferies for Morgenland Festival Osnabrueck
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Kayhan Kalhor to Bring Rare Persian Classical Concert to New York

World Music Central News Room September 12, 2025 No Comments Kayhan KalhorPersian classical musicworld music

(headline image: Kayhan Kalhor © Liudmilla Jefferies for Morgenland Festival Osnabrueck) Iranian kamancha virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor will return to New York City for a rare…

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Off The Cuff, On The Beat: FlamencoEñe Off At Planta Baja in Granada

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2025 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeFlamencoEñe 2025FlamencoEñe Offworld music

Now in its fourth outing, FlamencoEñe Off 2025 returns with a program centered on experimental and contemporary approaches to flamenco. The lineup features Lara Wong…

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Áššu - photo by Oda Wenaas Torget
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Womex 2025 Opens In Tampere With Finnish And Sámi Artists

World Music Central News Room September 7, 2025 No Comments ÁššuKimmo PohjonenNe LintuizetVärttinäwomexwomex 2025world fusionworld music

WOMEX 2025 will open in Tampere, Finland, with performances by Värttinä, Kimmo Pohjonen, Áššu, and local group Ne Lintuizet. WOMEX is a leading world music…

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Six Acts Unlock Classic Duende at FlamencoEñe 2025 in Granada

World Music Central News Room September 5, 2025 No Comments FlamencoFlamencoEñeFlamencoEñe 2025world music

The FlamencoEñe 2025 showcase will unveil its most traditional lineup with six artists at the Centro Federico García Lorca (Plaza de la Romanilla, s/n) in…

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Latin GRAMMY Celebra Salutes Andalucía’s Music Legacy

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2025 No Comments FlamencopopSpanish musicworld music

On Wednesday, September 10, The Latin Recording Academy, in collaboration with la Junta de Andalucía, will present Latin GRAMMY Celebra: La Música de Andalucía at…

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Le Vent Du Nord Returns to NYC With Music Of Quebec

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2025 No Comments Canadian musicLe Vent du NordQuebecois musicworld music

(headline image: Le Vent du Nord – photo credit Annie Diotte) Le Vent Du Nord is set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, October 25,…

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Reel Deal: Speyfest 2026 Announces Debut Acts

World Music Central News Room September 3, 2025 No Comments Celtic musicIrish musicScottish musicSpeyfestSpeyfest 2026world music

Speyfest has announced the first artists for its 2026 bill. The lineup includes Northern Ireland’s The Tumbling Paddies, Scotland’s Karen Matheson, Astro Bloc, and Dallahan.…

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