International world music conference and showcase WOMEX announced today that the 2014 event will be held in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain) during October 22-26,…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2014 to Be Held in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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International Songwriting Competition Extends Deadline, Includes World Music Category
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced yesterday that due to high demand, the contest (ISC) has extended the deadline for entering songs until November 1, 2012.…
Mandolin Virtuoso Chris Thile Named 2012 MacArthur Fellow
Mandolin maestro, singer, and composer Chris Thile, has been named a MacArthur Fellow. Thile was among the 23 new MacArthur Fellows for 2012, selected by…
11th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days to Be Held in October 2012
The 11th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days will take place October 1-31, 2012. The global initiative brings together musicians and artists from various countries…
Cameroonian Singer Lapiro de Mbanga Gets Asylum in the USA
International organization Freemuse, which advocates freedom of expression for musicians, announced today that Cameroonian vocalist Lapiro de Mbanga has been granted asylum in the USA…
The 5th European Young Artists‘ Award Burghausen 2013 for Jazz Artists Announced
Coinciding with the 44th Burghausen International Jazz Festival that will be held from March 12 to 17, 2013, the town‘s jazz association, Interessengemeinschaft Jazz Burghausen…
Cultural Diplomacy Program Center Stage Brings Contemporary Performers to United States
Center Stage is a trailblazing program designed to bring diplomacy to American towns and cities by presenting ten prominent foreign performing ensembles to the United…
West African Stars Baaba Maal, Afel Bocoum and Sidi Toure Partner with Oxfam to Draw Attention to Famine in the Sahel
Musicians from the Sahel region of West Africa, including Baaba Maal, Afel Bocoum and Sidi Toure, have partnered with International Development and Relief Agency Oxfam…
First Set of WOMEX 2012 Conference Topics & Speakers Announced
World music conference WOMEX 2012 confirmed to World Music Central the first set of Conference topics and speakers, who will be shedding light on the…
Legendary Brazilian Singer Caetano Veloso to Be Celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Renowned vocalist, songwriter and Brazilian Tropicalia music innovator Caetano Veloso will be celebrated as the 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year on Wednesday,…