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The album cover features an abstract, flowing design resembling intertwined organic or aquatic forms, drawn with intricate, thin lines in a monochromatic style. The composition has a minimalist aesthetic with a subdued, muted background. The text "Yiorgos Bereris | Lucas Zegrí" is placed at the top, while the album title "Sigá y Silente" is at the bottom, both in simple, clean typography.

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Greece’s Yiorgos Bereris seasons his own expert touch on the piano with jazz drumming, Cuban and Brazilian-inspired percussion and melodic interplay to spare on “Cruza,”…

Francisco Moreno Galván event poster, shows a black and white photo of Francisco Moreno Galván.

Events

Francisco Moreno Galván Centennial at Círculo Flamenco de Madrid

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2025 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Flamenco Francisco Moreno Galván Juan Diego Martín Cabeza world music

On Saturday, January 18, as part of the 12th season of the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid, a special event will celebrate the centenary of Francisco…

This is a black-and-white photo of flamenco guitarist José Almarcha. He is sitting outdoors, intensely focused while playing a flamenco guitar. He wears a patterned jacket over a dark turtleneck, with a natural backdrop enhancing the image's depth.

Interviews

Interview with Flamenco Guitarist José Almarcha

Angel Romero January 6, 2025 No Comments Andre JahJah Antonio Serrano Aury Salazar Carmen Linares Flamenco Gema Caballero Javier Ruibal Jorge Santana José Almarcha Lucía Ruibal Marco Niemietz Martha Ramos Spanish music Víctor Guadiana world music

Spanish flamenco guitarist José Almarcha recently released an album titled Un Nuevo Paseo (a new walk). Notably, Almarcha seamlessly intertwines traditional flamenco roots with elegant…

Honores a la Afición Japonesa" (Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts. Concert poster with photos of the two artists.

Events

Jesús Méndez and Enrique Sakai Pay Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts

World Music Central News Room January 3, 2025 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Flamenco world music

The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will host a special event, “Honores a la Afición Japonesa” (Tribute to Japanese Flamenco Enthusiasts) on January 9, 2025. The…

Andrés Barrios - De Barrios a Lorca: Rapsodia de Canciones Populares cover artwork. The artist sitting by a grand piano in a thoughtful mood.

Album reviews

Andrés Barrios Channels the Spirit of Lorca through Modern Flamenco

Angel Romero January 2, 2025 No Comments Andrés Barrios Flamenco piano world music

Andrés Barrios – De Barrios a Lorca: Rapsodia de Canciones Populares (2024) Andrés Barrios, born in 1997 in Utrera, Seville, is a groundbreaking flamenco composer…

José Almarcha - Un Nuevo Paseo cover artwork. An abstract design.

Album reviews

José Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”

Angel Romero December 28, 2024 No Comments Flamenco flamenco guitar guitar Spanish music world music

José Almarcha – Un Nuevo Paseo (self-released, 2024) Flamenco guitarist and composer José Almarcha has released his new album, Un Nuevo Paseo. This new set…

Andrés Barrios - KM.0 cover artwork. A black and white side view of Barrios' head, with a a grand piano on the upper right side.

Album reviews

Andrés Barrios’ KM.0: A Bold Piano-Fueled Flamenco Masterwork

Angel Romero December 16, 2024 No Comments Andrés Barrios Flamenco piano world fusion world music

Andrés Barrios – KM.0 (Andrés Barrios, 2024) Andrés Barrios’ 2024 album, KM.0, is a dual project; both an exploration of his Andalusian roots and a…

Music videos

Carmen Doorá Returns with “Animal,” a Fresh Take on Flamenco Fusion

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2024 No Comments Carmen Doorá Flamenco world music

Murcian flamenco cantaora Carmen Doorá, now based in Utrera, has released her latest single, “Animal,” a preview of her upcoming album created in collaboration with…

Photos of the five artists: Toumani Diabate, Mercedes Sosa, Camarón de la Isla, Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, Reinette l'Oranaise

Awards

Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Unveils 2024 In Memoriam Inductees

World Music Central News Room December 15, 2024 No Comments Flamenco Malian music Mercedes Sosa Mohammad Reza Shajarian Reinette l'Oranaise Toumani Diabate Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame world fusion world music

Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 In Memoriam inductees. This year’s inductees are: In Memoriam includes posthumous inductions that honor historically…

Iberoamerican Ensemble - Tocando Raíces cover artwork. an illustration of a tropical forest with a tree in the middle that has an indigenous face with bells as earrings. Brass instruments hang from its branches. Percussion instrument are placed at the bottom by the roots.

Album reviews

Brass Outfit Iberoamerican Ensemble Explores Transatlantic Roots Music

Iliana Cabrera December 11, 2024 No Comments Flamenco Iberoamerican Ensemble world fusion world music

Iberoamerican Ensemble – Tocando Raíces (AudioMaze, 2024) Iberoamerican Ensemble presents an engaging, unconventional mix of jazz, flamenco, and Latin music. Notably, the transnational Netherlands-based Hispanic…