Antonio García Hurtado Wins 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest
Antonio García Hurtado has been awarded first place in the 2024 ‘Naranjito de Triana’ Flamenco Singing Talent Contest, organized by the Cristina Heeren Foundation of…
Benson Duo Captivates with Haunting New Instrumental ‘Donner Pass’
Benson’s “Donner Pass” is a haunting instrumental composition by the duo of award-winning banjo player Kristin Scott Benson and acclaimed mandolinist Wayne Benson. Following their…
Sauti za Busara 2025, Final Call For Artists
Influential Tanzanian African music festival Sauti za Busara 2025 is calling all vibrant artists and musicians to join the festival. The event will take place…
Iconic Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 2024 Returns July 8-14
The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will take place July 8-14, 2024. Established in 1968, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is the largest folk music festival in…
Darren Nicholson’s “Big Sky,” a Story About an American Explorer
Darren Nicholson has released a new single titled “Big Sky” (Mountain Home Music Company), about a famous American explorer. “This is one of my favorite…
Chucho Valdés Leads Tribute Tour for the 50th Anniversary of Irakere
(headline image: Chucho Valdés – Photo-by Frederique Menard Aubin) At 82 years old, Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has received seven Grammy Awards…
Antonio Rey, Eclipse, and Tarwa N-Tiniri: Exciting Acts to Debut at the Córdoba Guitar Festival
A long list of artists in this 43rd edition of the Córdoba Guitar Festival will experience their first performances on the stages of this significant…
Laid-Back Reggae for the summer with Eddie Witz and The Most High
Easygoing, good-time reggae is never a bad thing. Los Angeles-based Eddie Witz and The Most High seem to know this, and their “My Island” is…
Vigüela Tops LIMúR Chart for the Second Quarter of 2024
We by Spanish folk band Vigüela is the number album on the LIMúR (Iberian Roots Music) chart for the second quarter of 2024. Vigüela, a…
Exceptional Cuban Trumpet Player Yelfris Valdés
Yelfris Valdés, a Cuban composer and trumpet player, commenced his musical career at age 8, studying classical music. By 16, he embarked on professional tours…