Influential British music publication fRoots announced today the names of nominees in the 28th annual fRoots Critics Poll for Albums of the Year. Every year…
Folk and World Music Publication fRoots Announces Results of Critics Poll Albums Of 2013
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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Extended to November 4, 2013
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its deadline to November 4, 2013 due to extremely high demand. The ISC gives away more than $150,000…
Rainforest World Music Festival Will Present a Welsh Band for the first Time
For the first time in its history, the Rainforest World Music Festival will feature a Welsh band. Contemporary folk band Jamie Smith’s Mabon is scheduled…
Renowned Syrian Ensemble Al-Kindi Denied UK Visa
World music showcase WOMEX reported that Ensemble Al-Kindi from Syria had to cancel their official WOMEX showcase because they were denied a UK visa. Although…
Rolex Arts Initiative Names Kaija Saariaho Next Music Mentor
Finnish classical composer Kaija Saariaho has been designated as the next music mentor for the Rolex Mentor and Protege Arts Initiative. Saariaho joins six other…
Nearly 700 delegates Register for 16th Fira Mediterrània Manresa
Nearly 700 participants have registered for the Fira Mediterrània Manresa, a Mediterranean music showcase that takes place in Manresa, a city located 55 Kilometers from…
Mundofonías World Music Radio Multiplies its Global Reach
Mundofonías, the Madrid–based world music radio show hosted by Juan Antonio Vazquez and Araceli Tzigane, propelled by Asociación Cultural Mapamundi Música, has multiplied its international…
Renowned World Music Showcase globalFEST Launches Kickstarter Campaign for 2014
American world music showcase globalFEST, one of the most important annual events in North America for this type of music has launched its Kickstarter Campaign…
Queens of Rhythm at The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013
The theme on Saturday, September 28 at the The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival 2013 was “Queens of Rhythm.” The sold out event featured the legendary Calypso…
Irish Community in UK Celebrates the Music of Clannad at Irish Embassy
The UK’s Irish Ambassador hosted A Celebration of Forty Years of Clannad coinciding with the release of the band’s new album titled Nádúr. The celebration…