A Summer of World Music Festivals in 2012
The summer festival season offers fabulous opportunities for international travelers. World Music Central uncovers some of the most interesting folk and world music festivals across…
Interview with Sidi Goma, African Indian Sidis from Gujarat
Sidi Goma is a group of African Indian Sidis from the Bharuch district of Gujarat. This tribal Sufi community of East African origin came to…
19th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival to Be Held September 20-23, 2012
The annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 20-23, 2012 in Bloomington Indiana. The festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy…
Interview with Damily, joyous Tsapiky band from Madagascar
Damily is an irresistibly creative band from Madagascar with a 20-year track record, and will be performing at the Forde Festival of Traditional and World…
Global Music, Yoga and Electronica Stars at Beloved Sacred Arts and Music Festival in Oregon
The Beloved Sacred Arts & Music Festival 2012 will be held at the edge of Oregon’s Coastal Range during August 10 -13, 2012. Renowned world…
Interview with 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival Performer La Zikabilo
French band La Zikabilo is one of the world music acts that will be performing at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival…
WOMEX 2012 Announces Second Set of Showcase Selections
Organizers of world music conference WOMEX 2012 announced today the second set of artists selected to perform at this year’s conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. WOMEX…
World Music Screenings Selected for WOMEX 2012’s IMZ Film Screening Announced
WOMEX 2012 announced the list of world music-related films that will be screened at the international conference. The films are presented in cooperation with IMZ…
Malaysia to Participate with National Exhibit at WOMEX 2012
WOMEX 2012 organizers announced that Malaysia will participate for the first at the influential world music conference WOMEX for the first time. “Malaysia is thrilled…
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Present New Video
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have released the official “Big Fat Dog” video. It is the first from their latest album, titled Radio Salone. Coinciding…