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Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music poster. Light blue design with photos of 3 headliners and complete list of artists.
Events

Spring Shakori Hills 2026 GrassRoots Festival Lineup Announced

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2026 No Comments

The 22nd Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place May 7–10, 2026, in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Festival founders Donna…

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The album cover for Alva by Mari Boine is a mix of natural and symbolic elements. Central to the composition is a white animal skull, possibly a deer or a similar creature, resting on a bed of lush greenery dotted with red berries and purple flowers. Draped over the skull is a reflective, circular ornament, resembling a cluster of sequins or mirrored disks. A vivid burst of color emerges from the left side, with diagonal streaks of pink, orange, and yellow.
Charts

Mari Boine Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for January 2025

World Music Central News Room January 1, 2025 No Comments

Alva by Mari Boine has claimed the number one position on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of January 2025. Mari Boine is…

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Concert reviews

Brilliant Showcase Set at WOMEX 2020 Digital Edition on October 23

Angel Romero October 25, 2020 No Comments

The WOMEX showcases on Friday, October 23 continued the musical travels across the globe. The evening started with Ti’kaniki on stage left, a France-based group…

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