This year, world music conference WOMEX is launching a call for papers for the WOMEX 2012 Guide essay. If you have an interesting idea for…
Call For Papers For The WOMEX 2012 Guide
Category: General News
Ofir to Launch From Sepharad to Monastir Music Journey
Madrid-based contemporary Sephardic music band Ofir is set to launch Ofir, the Journey: From Sepharad to Monastir. Their new project is dedicated to bringing updated…
Cliff Furnald Launches New FM and Online World Music Show RootsWorld Radio
RootsWorld editor and radio host Cliff Furnald has a new weekly radio program called RootsWorld Radio on FM and online at www.RootsWorld.org Each week, Cliff…
English Folk Dance and Song Society to Create the World’s Biggest Online Portal of English Folk Music
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has procured £585,400 in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to archive, conserve and digitize materials…
Samaya: A Benefit Album For Global Electronica Pioneer Cheb i Sabbah
Samaya is a benefit album to help raise money for Cheb i Sabbah’s health care costs. Global music pioneer Cheb i Sabbah was diagnosed last…
WOMEX 2012 Announces Thessaloniki Showcase and Conference Jury
WOMEX 2012 organizers announced today the names of the members of the jury that will review the international world music showcase and conference proposals for…
Influential Canadian Music Venue Lula Lounge Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In May of 2012, renowned Toronto music venue Lula Lounge will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Defying all odds, Lula is still solid after a decade…
World Music Central selected as finalist in 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards
World Music Central has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 About.com World Music Readers’ Choice awards. Based on the nominations received, World Music…
Cuban Music Tribute Movie Chico and Rita Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the Academy Awards
Chico and Rita, an animated movie that celebrates Cuban music and jazz, is nominated for Best Animated Feature Film for the 2012 Academy Awards. This…
GondwanaSound Album of the Week: Mansana Blues from Diabel Cissokho
This week’s GondwanaSound Album of the Week is Mansana Blues from Diabel Cissokho and Ramon Goose, two young creatives bringing their own traditions together, seamlessly.…