Clockwise From Top Left: Youssou NDOUR, Marina Heredia, Amjad Ali Khan (with Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash), Sona Jobarteh, Paolo Angeli, and Simon Shaheen. Photo credits: Youssou NDOUR - Youri Lenquette, Sona Jobarteh- Rob O'Connor, Paolo Angeli - Nanni Angeli, and Simon Shaheen - Keith Getter. All Other Photos Courtesy of The Artists

Striking the Right Note: World Music Institute Unveils 2025 Spring-Summer Lineup

The World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Spring-Summer 2025 season, featuring a mix of globally renowned and emerging artists. Highlights include performances by Anoushka…

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Semi-Professional Jale Spanish Flamenco Castanets Castañuelas Made In Spain. A pair of castanets.

Castañuelas, an Essential Instrument in Flamenco and Spanish folk traditions

(Headline image semi-professional Jale Spanish flamenco castanets – Castañuelas) The castañuelas (castanets), are a percussion instrument consisting of two wooden pieces connected by a cord.…

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Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship Launched to Support Aspiring Flamenco Musicians

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Paco de Lucía Foundation, has introduced the Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship, the inaugural award in…

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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.

Interview with Flamenco Guitarist José Almarcha

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…

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