“Zone Franche, a network of 200 world music professionals from all sectors has issued a press release in support of influential world music showcase Babel…
Don’t Let World Music Die in Marseilles, Zone Franche in Support of Babel Med Music
Category: General News
World Music Central Announces the Best World Music Albums of 2017
We announce the list of best world music albums of 2017. The selection was made by a panel of editors and contributors from World Music…
Babel Med Music 2018 World Music Showcase Cancelled
The Association Latinissimo announced that it can no longer stage the 14th Babel Med Music Festival that would have taken place March 15 – 17,…
Robert Browning Associates Announces Winter/Spring 2018 World Music Shows in New York City
Renowned world music presenter Robert Browning has announced the artists that are scheduled to perform in New York City during the winter/spring 2018 season. The…
Cuban Punto Inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
UNESCO announced today that Cuban punto is inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Punto is the poetry…
Zauli Music and Dance Inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In a December 16, 2017 press release UNESCO announced that Zauli (Zaouli in French) music and dance is inscribed in 2017 on the Representative List…
Salif Keita Cancels 2018 United States Tour for Health Reasons
Malian star Salif Keita has announced the cancellation of his upcoming 2018 American tour under doctor’s orders. No additional details are available at this time.
WOMEX 2017 Came to a Close in Katowice Today
World Music Expo WOMEX 2017 concluded today, Sunday, October 29, with a performance by Malian singer Oumou Sangaré, who received this year’s WOMEX Artist Award.…
Call for Artists for Babel Med Music 2018 World Music and Jazz Showcases
Babel Med Music, one of the leading showcases for world music artists is seeking application for the 2018 edition. Babel Med Music 2018 will take…
Giant Steps Announces Music Action Lab 2.0, a Wide-Ranging Diverse Series of Events, Workshops, And Sessions
Giant Steps Music has announced the launch of its Music Action Lab 2.0 starting on September 25, 2017 that includes an exclusive calendar of events,…