Mundial Montreal world music market, a showcase and conference held in Montreal, revealed the Mundial Montreal “Music Without Borders” 2016 program. The festival will open…
Mundial Montreal Announces 2016 Program
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The International Songwriting Competition Seeking World Music Acts
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is seeking world music talent for the current edition of the contest. The extended deadline is November 4th, 2016. The…
WOMEX 2017 to Be Held in Poland
WOMEX organizers announced today that the World Music Expo will be held in Katowice, in the region of Silesia, in southern Poland. The annual conference…
Fusion without confusion – how world music bands blend multiple influences
The 19th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 music festivals by Songlines magazine, was once…
Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil Headliners at the Opening Ceremony of Rio Olympics
Acclaimed Brazilian singers, songwriters, and guitarists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are set to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio…
Maggie the Pony Helps Mamadou Kelly and Ban Kai Na
Malian blues act Mamadou Kelly and Ban Kai Na ran into problems last week during their American tour when the one string of their…
Turkish Musician Kudsi Ergüner Designated UNESCO Artist for Peace
On July 10, 2016 the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, namedd Turkish musician Kudsi Ergüner, UNESCO Artist for Peace, at a ceremony held at the…
WOMEX 2016 Announces First Set of Showcases
World Music Expo, WOMEX, announced this morning the first set of artists that will showcase at WOMEX 2016 October in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The…
Labyrinth Musical Workshop in Crete Announces Summer Seminar Program 2016
Labyrinth Musical Workshop, one of the most respected series of seminars and master classes in Europe, has announced its Summer Seminar Program 2016. The workshops…
Newly Formed Cuban Orchestra, The Buena Vista All Stars Announce The Legacy Continues” World Tour
Son De Cuba Jf Management announced today that The Buena Vista All Stars will be touring this summer. The original Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club…