The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, presented by MerleFest, announced the finalists for the 2016 contest. Writers of 12 songs, selected from over 744 entries, will…
MerleFest Announces 2016 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Finalists
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WOMEX Call For Proposals for 2016 Edition
World Music Expo (WOMEX) is seeking proposals for the 2016 edition, including the Showcase Festival, the DJ Summit, the Conference and Film programs. WOMEX 2016…
Transglobal World Music Chart for February 2016
Senegalese artist Baaba Maal’s new album The Traveller is the number one album of the Transglobal World Music Chart in February 2016. The Traveller was…
Steel Drum Documentary to Air on World Channel
Pan! Our Music Odyssey is the title of a documentary that explores the magic and mystery behind the steel drum, also known as pan. The…
Best World Music Albums of 2015
World Music Central presents the list of Best World Music albums of 2015 in alphabetical order. Ana Alcaide – Tales of Pangea (ARC Music),…
Roma Music Celebrated at WOMEX 2015 Opening in Budapest
The WOMEX 2015 opening gala took place this evening at Müpa Budapest. Roma (Gypsy) music was honored with a selection of fine performers from the…
World Music Expo WOMEX Seeking Host City Locations for 2018-2020
WOMEX organizers Piranha Arts have announced a call for host city proposals this week. WOMEX caters to the global music community and takes place…
The Transglobal World Music Chart Releases its First Chart October 1, 2015
The newly created Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) released today, October 1st, 2015 the first list of its history. The Transglobal World Music Chart…
The First Transglobal World Music Chart to Be Announced in October
The Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC), a new world music” best of the month” listing, will reveal its first chart in October 2015. The…
World Music Institute Appoints Executive Director
World Music Institute in New York has announced the appointment of Gaby Sappington as Executive Director of the organization. Gaby Sappington worked in the international…